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Quality Assurance Intern

Gain hands‑on experience in quality assurance for a global manufacturing company, performing inspections, updating plans, and supporting quality technicians.

  • Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
  • Internship
  • On-site
  • $19–$19 per hour
  • Posted Nov 10, 2026
INDUSTRYManufacturing & ProductionProduction & Assembly

Responsibilities

  • Review and update operator inspection plans
  • Perform quality inspections on parts using equipment
  • Support quality technicians with new inspection plans
  • Pilot new quality software
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with shop floor employees, product engineers, and continuous improvement specialists

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in college/university
  • Experience in a manufacturing
  • Experience in a quality assurance

Nice to have: hand tools such as calipers and micrometers, root cause analysis or Lean Six Sigma tools

Skills

Microsoft Excelhand tools such as calipers and micrometersroot cause analysisLean Six Sigmastrong computer skillsProlinkTensile TesterCoordinate Measure Machine (CMM)1Factory Pilot system

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay (4 hours/day)
  • Paid volunteer time (4 hours)
  • Flexible scheduling for pre-planned vacations

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Full description

Are you interested in expanding your professional development while gaining hands-on experience for a global company? Build your skills, expand your network, and experience Flexco. Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an intern to join our Quality Assurance department this winter! About This Role… The Quality Assurance department is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical student with a passion for problem-solving to join their team! As a QA intern, you’ll gain experience with real-world quality problem-solving skills while also collaborating with various members of your team and shop floor employees. Key Projects and Tasks Review and Update Operator Inspection Plans – Gain experience with quality management systems by reviewing, verifying, and updating inspection plans in Prolink. Analyze inspected features, gauges, and equipment to ensure accuracy, and improve documentation by uploading reference photos. Perform Quality Inspections – Strengthen your technical skills and gain experience with following procedures and using equipment to perform inspections on parts. Equipment may include a Tensile Tester, gauges, and a Coordinate Measure Machine (CMM). Support Quality Technicians – Partner with our Quality Technicians by developing new Operator Inspection Plans for North America. Pilot New Quality Software – Work with the QA team to test the 1Factory Pilot system to test the software’s capabilities as a global inspection system! Cross-Functional Collaboration – Learn what it means to work on a cross-functional team to succeed in problem-solving! As a Quality Intern, you will be working with various shop floor employees, Product Engineers, and Continuous Improvement Specialists. Requirements Full-time, on-site availability (40 hours/week) during winter break Note: During the school year, part-time remote work is available. Currently enrolled in college/university with Fall 2026 registration confirmed Experience with Microsoft Excel Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment and follow proper safety requirements Qualifications Experience using hand tools such as calipers and micrometers is a plus Experience with root cause analysis or Lean Six Sigma tools is a plus Strong computer skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines About Flexco Founded in 1907 in the Chicagoland area, Flexco, legally known as Flexible Steel Lacing Company, is a global, private, manufacturing company. Flexco’s vision is to be the most valued partner for conveyor solutions. The global company is a leader in the industry, and has a rich culture focused on our five values: People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence! We proudly support our interns with competitive pay and benefits, which includes: Holiday Pay (4 hours/day) Paid volunteer time (4 hours) Flexible scheduling for pre-planned vacations Flexco is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe interns are vital to our continued growth, improvement, and innovation. Intern pay is $19 an hour. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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