Quality Engineer Intern

At Komatsu, we create value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses, and our planet thrive together. As an intern at Komatsu, you will have the opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting; participate in significant, value-adding projects alongside an experienced mentor, and support your team members in achieving department goals that impact our business and beyond.

How you will help us create value together:

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Quality teams. The Quality Engineer Intern will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Supplier Quality to revise, develop and publish inspection and test plans for major structures manufactured in-house and by Komatsu suppliers. The position will also focus on consolidation of quality management system (QMS) documentation, and the development and deployment of an online repository for critical to quality work instructions, forms and procedures.

This onsite position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee's Harbor District. The target start date for this role is Summer 2025 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2025 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.

• Align factory and subcontract inspection documents for large structures and update control plans to reflect current process controls
• Assist with key quality assurance metrics and data collection
• Conduct product, process and document control audits with written reports for management reviews
• Develop training documents and work standards for quality inspection processes
• Provide quality analysis and support in areas of manufacturing as directed.
• Investigate the causes underperforming quality metrics and participate in corrective and preventive actions
• Develop inspection documents via SolidWorks Inspect

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, Operations or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, level student in good academic standing
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a shared goal
• Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or course work in Data analysis economics, or mathematics.
• Proficient PC software skills with Windows Operating system.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge in SAP or an equivalent ERP business system.
• Understanding of the concepts around or experience in Bills of Materials, Routings, Blueprint Reading including GD&T
• Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry.

What makes Komatsu's intern program unique?

The Komatsu Internship Program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. Intern program perks include:

• Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as:
  
  
  
  • Meet & greets with executive leadership
  • Volunteer Week
  • Appreciation Events
  • End-of-Summer Capstone presentations
  • Company-sponsored travel opportunities
  
  
  
  
• Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ's including a coffee shop, cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
• Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees
• Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members
• Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field

We're excited that you're interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.komatsu.com.