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IRP Medical · 1 month ago

Quality Engineering Intern

San Clemente, CA, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $25/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Winter

IRP Medical is seeking a Quality & Engineering Intern who is currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an engineering program and is looking to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment. This internship provides exposure to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement activities supporting aerospace and industrial production operations.

AerospaceIndustrial AutomationManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Quality Assurance activities such as inspection, testing, documentation updates, and data collection

Assist in reviewing quality records, nonconformance reports, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Perform basic dimensional inspections and support measurement system activities under supervision

Assist Engineering and Quality teams with process validation, first article documentation, and production troubleshooting

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, lean activities, process mapping)

Help maintain and update quality documents, work instructions, and databases

Support cross-functional Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams as needed

Learn daily operations and participate in hands-on tasks related to production and quality processes

Other engineering/quality assignments as required

Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required

Qualification

Engineering principlesManufacturing processesQuality conceptsMicrosoft OfficeBasic metrology toolsStatistical analysisCADAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative workProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma/GED required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline

0–2 years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience (internships, projects, or lab work acceptable)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow established processes and solve straightforward problems

Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)