Quality Engineering Intern
Job Title: Quality Engineering Intern
Reports To: Director of Quality or Quality Engineer
Location: Warwick, RI
Internship Type: Part Time/Full-Time, Onsite
Duration: Spring 2027
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should first register through the Clean Energy Internship Program portal. Please be prepared to upload a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts as part of your application package. This program is open to both current students and recent graduates from Rhode Island colleges and universities.
To apply:
- Register/create an account on the Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Program portal.
- Be prepared to provide your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts as part of your application materials.
Applications without the corresponding Clean Energy Internship Program Portal registration will not be considered.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineering Intern to join our team. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to support key aspects of our Quality Management System (QMS), working alongside engineering and operations teams to uphold compliance and improve product quality. The intern will assist with document control, engineering change processes, non-conformance reporting (NCR), and quality assurance documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with document control processes including engineering change orders, revision tracking, record maintenance, and release of controlled documents.
- Support engineering teams in quality-related administrative tasks such as production data collection and process validation.
- Participate in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) processes: help log, track, and close CAPAs and NCRs in a timely and compliant manner.
- Help analyze and segregate non-conforming materials, and coordinate follow-up actions with appropriate departments.
- Aid in preparing, reviewing, and formatting Quality Assurance (QA) reports, metrics, and audit summaries.
- Participate in internal audits, quality meetings, and continuous improvement activities as needed.
- Support cross functional teams as directe
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP or QMS systems is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in quality systems, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485), or manufacturing operations is preferred.
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world exposure to Quality Engineering and Compliance standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams and supporting process improvement efforts.
- Mentorship from experienced quality professionals and engineers.
Questions?
Reach out to:
Nathaniel Rippin – Director of Marketing and Growth
or
Andre Keller – Business Development
jobs@vrindustries.com