Quality Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer Intern at our Columbia, Missouri location for the Fall 2026 semester.

This is a part-time and onsite so the ideal candidate will be located in the general area.

No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries.

From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

What do you get to do in this position?

Deployment of tools/material for Quality Fundamentals



* Customer Satisfaction and Stop Work culture


* Poka-Yoke (PY) deployment, validation, and management


* Ok 1st Part process deployment and workstation alignment


* Check-Do-Check routines and reinforcement of standard work


* Final Inspection & Temporary Quality Wall (TQW) setup and follow-through


* Non-Conformance Management (red/yellow bin flows, identification, segregation)


* Rework Under Control - correct execution, traceability, training


* KATA QRCI practice coaching for rapid response and root-cause elimination

Training & Capability Building


* Conduct training sessions for operators, leads, and supervisors on:


* Stop Work


* PY validation (golden samples / red rabbits)


* Ok 1st Part execution


* Check-Do-Check


* Non-Conformance Management


* Rework processes


* Layered Process Audits (LPA)

Auditing, Monitoring & Sustainment


* Perform and facilitate Layered Process Audits (LPAs) to validate process conformance.


* Support the Quality Fundamentals Self-Assessment and prepare improvement plans.


* Conduct regular walkthroughs ("Gemba") to identify abnormalities, gaps to standards, and behavioral adherence.

This job might be for you if you have:


* Undergraduate degree/Higher education (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic)


* Experience within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent


* Experience with 8D problem solving methodology, tool utilization (ie.

5Why, fishbone (cause and effect), etc)


* Six Sigma knowledge, experience, certification highly desired


* Demonstrated analytical skills with data, problem resolution, project management


* Excellent skills in leadership, communication both verbal and written, and attention to detail

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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This position will be posted until filled.

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