Quality Assurance Intern

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Quality Assurance Internship

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Type: Part-Time Paid Internship during the School Year

Department: Quality Assurance

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Must be local to Maryland State

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wage ($24.00–$25.00 per Hour)
• Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing, contributing to the quality of high-performance roofing materials
• Practical training in laboratory testing, data analysis, and ISO-based documentation systems
• Exposure to real-world audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentorship from experienced QA professionals in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment
• Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:

• Learn and perform in-house QA tests on finished products and raw materials
• Operate and calibrate lab and hand-measuring equipment; record results in Microsoft Excel and Minitab
• Update and maintain QA documentation in Intelex (SOPs, SWIs, QA records)
• Organize electronic files for rapid retrieval and audit readiness
• Collect, trend, and interpret data to identify improvement opportunities
• Share observations and suggestions with QA and operations teams to support continuous improvement
• Assist the QA team during internal and external audits (never alone)
• Contribute to data cleanup, SOP/SWI revisions, and targeted process-improvement projects
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate pursuing a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with Minitab is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working ~80% of the time in a controlled lab environment with occasional exposure to dust or chemicals (PPE provided)
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs (e.g., ISO sheets or pieces of TPO – never full rolls)
• Demonstrated interest in a career in Quality Assurance
• Prior experience or co-op in manufacturing or industrial settings is a plus

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• ·Average weekly hours: ~25–30
• Typical schedule:
• Mon–Wed: 10:30/11:00 AM – 7:00/7:30 PM
• Thu: 10:30/11:00 AM – 3:00/3:30 PM (max 5-hour shift)
• Occasional Overnight: 7:00 PM – 3:00/3:30 AM (rare; advance notice)
• Work primarily in temperature-controlled lab areas; occasional production floor visits

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.