Quality Engineer Intern

Job Description:

ITW Performance Polymers | Quality Engineering Intern

Location: Danvers, MA

ITW Performance Polymers is a global leader in high-performance adhesives and coatings, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration, empowering employees to make an impact every day.

ITW is seeking a Quality Intern to join the Quality team at our Danvers, Massachusetts facility. In this hands-on role, you will support quality improvement initiatives through documentation standardization, data analysis, and measurement system evaluation. Working alongside experienced engineers and scientists, you will contribute to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and other continuous improvement projects. As part of the internship, you will also lead a capstone project and present your findings and recommendations to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and make meaningful contributions within a Fortune 300 organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and standardize quality procedures, work instructions, inspection forms, and related documentation in collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Collect and analyze inspection and manufacturing data to support SPC, evaluate process variation, identify improvement opportunities, and develop dashboards and visual reports.
• Contribute to divisional MSA implementation by organizing measurement system information, supporting study planning and data collection, and assisting with analysis and standardized reporting.
• Complete a scoped capstone project, support the implementation of approved improvements, and present findings and recommendations to leadership while following applicable safety requirements, approved procedures, and company policies.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in quality documentation, manufacturing data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry experts and build professional networks.
• Development of technical, analytical, and communication skills that enhance your career prospects.
• Insight into sustainability-driven innovation and global manufacturing practices.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that make a real impact.
• Practical experience working alongside industry experts.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Preferred: Completion of at least the sophomore year of study with a minimum major GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data organization, analysis, and charting.
• Coursework or experience in statistics, quality engineering, manufacturing processes, or continuous improvement is a plus.
• Familiarity with Minitab, Power BI, or similar statistical and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exposure to SPC or MSA is helpful but not required.

The internship is expected to run from June through August 2027.

Compensation Information:

The target compensation for this role is $23.00 to $25.00/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.