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Quality Intern

Kurt J. Lesker Company, Phila, PA, United States


Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC)

is seeking a Quality Intern to join our Quality team in Jefferson Hills, PA. This is a hands‑on, onsite internship focused on supporting the Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS and EMS) through documentation control, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities. This position is ideal for engineering students interested in gaining real‑world experience in a manufacturing and quality‑driven environment.

Job Details

Type of Employment: Internship (Paid)

Location: Jefferson Hills, PA

Division/Department: Corporate/Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update quality and environmental documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records

Ensure quality and environmental documents are properly controlled and accessible

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department

Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements

Participate in root cause analysis and support implementation of long‑term corrective actions across departments

Compile and analyze quality and environmental data to generate reports supporting QMS and EMS improvement initiatives

Work within the Quality and Environmental Management Systems, including Quality Policy, Environmental Policy, and related objectives

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Currently finishing 2nd or 3rd year of college in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Interest in problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis

Preferred

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company
Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, KJLC offers interns meaningful exposure to real‑world manufacturing, quality, and environmental management systems in a collaborative, people‑first environment.

We Offer

Competitive hourly pay for interns

Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing and quality‑focused environment

Exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management Systems

Mentorship from experienced quality professionals

On‑site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails

Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives

A collaborative, people‑first culture focused on learning and development

Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@lesker.com or (412) 387‑9200.

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