Quality Engineering Intern

The Quality Engineering Intern will support the Quality Management team by performing hands-on mechanical and performance testing of couplings used to join steel and cast‑iron pipe. This role is ideal for a student interested in quality engineering, mechanical testing, and data-driven process improvement.

• Conduct mechanical, dimensional, and performance testing of pipe couplings in a controlled laboratory environment.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data to evaluate product performance and identify trends.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets for data collection, statistical analysis, and calculation of CpK values.
• Prepare clear summaries of findings and provide recommendations for product or process improvements.
• Assist the Quality Management team with ongoing quality initiatives, documentation, and root‑cause investigations.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized lab workspace.

• Currently pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with statistical tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from senior quality staff.
• Interest in hands-on testing and mechanical systems.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.