Quality Intern
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, Peru, IL, United States
Job Purpose
Interns - Quality Systems Intern will support the Quality team through data analysis, documentation, and hands on plant activities. The role will contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO and AAR quality system requirements while assisting in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Req ID
11644BR
Location
Peru, Indiana
Key Job Elements
Quality Data & Analysis
Support creation and maintenance of quality dashboards, reports, and trend analyses.
Quality System Compliance (ISO & AAR)
Support document control, record management, and internal auditing activities aligned with ISO 9001 and AAR M 1003 standards.
Assist in maintaining quality procedures, work instructions, and other controlled documentation.
Participate in corrective action.
Education / Training
Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related degree.
Qualifications And Experience
Required:
Proficient in reading part drawings and interpretation of part measurements.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience.
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week.
Willing to work in a plant environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Sharepoint, Visio, Powerpoint, Excel, PowerBI).
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed.
Preferred:
Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer‑centric.
Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Physical Activities Functions
Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Motion – Constant walking; frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and climbing ladders.
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.
Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as safety glasses.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Category
Administrative / Support / Communications
PRS Facility Location
Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429
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Interns - Quality Systems Intern will support the Quality team through data analysis, documentation, and hands on plant activities. The role will contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO and AAR quality system requirements while assisting in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Req ID
11644BR
Location
Peru, Indiana
Key Job Elements
Quality Data & Analysis
Support creation and maintenance of quality dashboards, reports, and trend analyses.
Quality System Compliance (ISO & AAR)
Support document control, record management, and internal auditing activities aligned with ISO 9001 and AAR M 1003 standards.
Assist in maintaining quality procedures, work instructions, and other controlled documentation.
Participate in corrective action.
Education / Training
Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related degree.
Qualifications And Experience
Required:
Proficient in reading part drawings and interpretation of part measurements.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience.
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week.
Willing to work in a plant environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Sharepoint, Visio, Powerpoint, Excel, PowerBI).
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed.
Preferred:
Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer‑centric.
Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Physical Activities Functions
Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Motion – Constant walking; frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and climbing ladders.
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.
Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as safety glasses.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Category
Administrative / Support / Communications
PRS Facility Location
Peru, IN (Life Rd) Loco Cmpts - 429
#J-18808-Ljbffr