Quality Intern
 Jefferson Hills, PA
 Internship
 Quality
 Student (College)
Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is seeking a Quality Intern to join our Quality team in Jefferson Hills, PA. This is a hands-on, onsite internship focused on supporting the Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS and EMS) through documentation control, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities. This position is ideal for engineering students interested in gaining real-world experience in a manufacturing and quality-driven environment.

Job Details:
  • Type of Employment: Internship (Paid)
  • Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
  • Division/Department: Corporate/Quality
  • Reports to: Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update quality and environmental documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records
  • Ensure quality and environmental documents are properly controlled and accessible
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department
  • Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements
  • Participate in root cause analysis and support implementation of long-term corrective actions across departments
  • Compile and analyze quality and environmental data to generate reports supporting QMS and EMS improvement initiatives
  • Work within the Quality and Environmental Management Systems, including Quality Policy, Environmental Policy, and related objectives
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
  • Currently finishing 2nd or 3rd year of college in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Interest in problem-solving and root cause analysis
Preferred:
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards
Why Kurt J. Lesker Company:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, KJLC offers interns meaningful exposure to real-world manufacturing, quality, and environmental management systems in a collaborative, people-first environment.

We Offer:
  • Competitive hourly pay for interns
  • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment
  • Exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management Systems
  • Mentorship from experienced quality professionals
  • On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
  • Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
  • A collaborative, people-first culture focused on learning and development
Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (412) 387‑9200.
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