Quality Engineer Internship
Plascore - Zeeland, MI
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Job Summary: The Quality Engineer Intern will support the Quality Department in ensuring incoming materials and manufactured products meet company and customer quality standards. This role is hands-on and learning-focused, with primary responsibilities including certification of incoming materials, day-to-day quality support activities, and participation in special quality improvement projects. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in inspecting and certifying incoming raw materials, components, and supplier documentation. Review Certificates of Analysis (COA), Certificates of Conformance (C of C), and other quality records for accuracy and compliance. Verify material specifications against purchase orders, drawings, and quality requirements. Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records within the ERP or quality management system. Help develop or update work instructions, inspection plans, and quality procedures. Support Quality Engineers w/ daily quality activities; including inspections, audits, and data collection. Assist w/ nonconformance documentation, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations. Help maintain calibration records, inspection logs, and controlled documents. Participate in internal quality reviews and cross-functional meetings as needed. Support special quality projects such as process improvement initiatives, supplier quality evaluations, or documentation updates. Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university program related to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing. Paid Time Off Prorated PTO based on 12-week internship program. Paid Holidays: Memorial Day & Independence Day. 401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees. Internship Highlights May 18th - August 5th, 2026 Fair pay for hands-on experience in your select field; make a difference during your 12 weeks. Program culminates in project presentation for executive team. Participation in networking and professional development opportunities, such as Intern Connect and an Executive Team Lunch. Other Perks Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical. Clean work environment. Smooth pace of work. Family owned and operated. Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base. Bi-Weekly Pay.
Created: 2026-03-04