Quality Engineer Intern

Company: Peckham Industries
Location: Shaftsbury
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Quality Engineer Intern will support continuous improvement across our Quality Control, Engineering, and Production Operations teams by analyzing quality data, investigating nonconformances, and helping implement solutions that enhance product quality and production efficiency. This role provides hands-on exposure to modern precast manufacturing, data-driven quality systems, and advanced inspection technologies, and offers the opportunity to be considered for future internships or full-time employment. In addition, the QE intern will also contribute to a special inspection-automation project involving a computer vision–based system that compares completed precast components to digital models for placement verification and quality assurance. Essential Functions: 1. Results matter. Analyze quality data, defect trends, rework reports, and error-rate metrics to identify high-impact improvement opportunities. 2. Mastery. Support root-cause investigations and contribute to effective corrective and preventive action plans that strengthen process consistency and quality outcomes. 3. Respect and engage. Collaborate with QC inspectors, production teams, and engineers to troubleshoot dimensional, embed, and finish-related issues, enabling faster resolution and improved production flow. 4. Measurement. Assist in developing quality KPIs, dashboards, and standardized inspection workflows that increase visibility into performance and promote data-driven decision-making. 5. Contribute to the creation and refinement of SOPs, inspection checklists, and digital documentation tools to support standardization and continuous improvement across quality processes. 6. Committed to serve. Participate in planning, testing, and validating an automated visual inspection system using imaging and model-comparison technology to advance accuracy and efficiency in component verification. 7. Determined. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and cost reduction, helping drive operational excellence throughout the facility. 8. Safety always wins. Engage in plant safety activities and assist with job hazard analysis development to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety standards. 9. Dedication. Maintain detailed and organized project documentation and technical reports that support transparency, knowledge sharing, and effective decision-making. Compensation details: 22-22 Hourly Wage PI1368a60a2a50-37156-39251614

Keywords: Peckham Industries, Hamden , Quality Engineer Intern, Engineering , Shaftsbury, Connecticut