QUALITY ENGINEERING INTERN at Carter Machinery in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Job Description:

Carter Machinery


Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
Category: Internship
Posted Date: March 26, 2025
Requisition_Number: QUALI005150
Schedule: Part Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Quality Engineering Intern in Richmond, Virginia. The Quality Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting Power Systems quality engineering personnel with analyzing supplier defect data, performing equipment inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and making suggestions to improve quality systems. Additional duties include preparing and delivering project status reports and assisting Quality Engineers with root cause analysis of defects. Seeking candidates with progress towards Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Requirements for the Quality Engineering Intern position include:

• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Requires ability to move between projects as priorities change.
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Quality Engineering Intern job, including regularly being required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Carter Machinery Co., Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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