Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience.  Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. 

About the Quality Engineer Internship:
Gain hands-on experience supporting quality initiatives while developing an understanding of automotive quality requirements and steel manufacturing processes. You'll also build practical skills using business tools such as Salesforce, ETQ, Tableau, and other software to analyze data and support continuous improvement efforts.

Program Structure:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.
• Location: Cleveland, OH
• Start Date: May 2027
• Duration: Summer internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What you'll focus on:

• Assist in developing tools to streamline existing quality assurance (QA) processes.

• Create dashboards and job aids to identify, organize, and extract information from existing data sources.

• Support daily quality activities focused on serving automotive customers.

• Analyze data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

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