Process and Quality Systems Intern

What You Will Do

• Support the standardization of MSA and SPC programs across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Assess, document, and improve measurement and statistical analysis systems to align with AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) standards.
• Develop and update documentation for MSA and SPC procedures.
• Collaborate with plant teams to understand current practices and conduct interviews/data collection.
• Identify gaps between current practices and AIAG requirements and propose solutions to close compliance gaps.

How You Will Do It

• Engage directly with cross-functional teams in real-world manufacturing environments.
• Conduct interviews and gather data from plant quality and engineering teams.
• Analyze existing documentation and processes, comparing them to AIAG standards.
• Get hands on experience in the shop floor by executing test methods for standardization.
• Document findings and recommendations and help implement process improvements.
• Present results and progress to engineering, quality, and operations leadership.

What We Look For

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills; familiarity with statistical tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about process optimization and quality assurance.
• Prior internship or project experience in manufacturing or quality preferred.
• Microsoft Excel and Minitab experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
• Duration: Summer 2026. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship with a minimum 3 days a week in office – must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions if working remotely. Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

What you get:

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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