Product and Quality Engineering Intern

Description

Position Summary: This internship supports Product Engineering in developing, documenting, and improving plastic injection molded products for the automotive sector. Key Responsibilities: 1. Development and release of new plastic injection molded products 2. Support in problem solving and continuous improvement 3. Collaboration on technical documentation and standards **MAQUINADOS TECNOLÓGICOS DEL CENTRO** A growing company dedicated to plastic injection molding for the automotive industry **We are seeking:** ***\*\*PRODUCT AND QUALITY ENGINEERING INTERN*** ***\*\**** **Objective**: Provide support to the Product Engineering department in the development, documentation, and improvement of products manufactured via plastic injection processes **Responsibilities:** 1\. Assist in the development and release of new products/projects manufactured via plastic injection processes. 2\. Monitor mold trials and pilot runs, recording process parameters and results. 3\. Document and update process sheets and product specifications. 4\. Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance departments to ensure proper implementation of engineering changes. 5\. Prepare technical and progress reports related to product testing and process performance. 6\. Assist in preparing and updating FMEAs, control plans, and product technical documentation. 7\. Support troubleshooting of injection-related defects (flash, sink marks, warpage, etc.). 8\. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to product or process issues. 9\. Track engineering changes (ECN/ECR), ensuring accurate documentation and implementation. 10\. Assist in mold, tooling, and process parameter validation. 11\. Manage and archive technical documentation from the Product Engineering department. 12\. Support process improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and scrap reduction. 13\. Collaborate in developing work instructions and operational standards. 14\. Develop packaging standards for projects manufactured via plastic injection processes **Requirements:** Students pursuing degrees in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields. **Mandatory:** \- Valid professional liability insurance. \- Availability to undertake professional internships. **Knowledge:** Basic Excel proficiency. Interest in developing expertise in production processes and continuous improvement. **Competencies:** \- Proactivity \- Organization \- Teamwork \- Attention to detail \- Enthusiasm for learning in an industrial environment Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $1,200.00 per week Benefits: * Educational support * Flexible working hours Work Location: On-site employment