Quality Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 Start

Session: Spring 2027
Location: San Marcos, CA (On-Site)
Duration: January-April 2027 (Full-Time)

About the Company
DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

What You'll Do

The Quality Engineering Intern will support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing inspection processes, improving workflow visibility, and strengthening quality management systems. This role provides hands-on experience with quality engineering tools and methodologies, including productivity analysis, process improvement, data reporting, root cause investigation, and ISO 9001 quality system support. The intern will collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce inspection backlogs, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive overall product quality performance. Work hours are Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm PST.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform time studies across inspection work centers to evaluate cycle times, workload distribution, productivity, and opportunities to improve inspection efficiency.
• Follow up on products awaiting inspection: Monitor jobs and products on hold or awaiting inspection due to missing documentation, material availability, repairs, or other issues.
• Monitor inspection backlog and performance: Track inspection backlog, aging jobs, and key performance indicators. Prepare reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, workload imbalances, and opportunities for improvement, including PPM and FPY
• Prepare discrepancy reports: Document inspection discrepancies, organize supporting evidence, and assist with data collection and analysis to support investigations, corrective actions, and trend monitoring.
• Support scrap disposition activities: Assist with scrap documentation, tracking, reporting, and coordination of disposition activities in accordance with established procedures and authorized approvals.
• Support ISO 9001 audits: Receive training on ISO 9001 requirements and assist with internal audits alongside the Quality Engineer, including evidence collection, documentation review, and follow-up of identified findings.