Quality Engineer Intern at Peckham Industries – Shaftsbury, Vermont

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer Intern will support continuous improvement across our Quality Control, Engineering, and Production Operations teams by analyzing quality data, investigating nonconformances, and helping implement solutions that enhance product quality and production efficiency. This role provides hands-on exposure to modern precast manufacturing, data-driven quality systems, and advanced inspection technologies, and offers the opportunity to be considered for future internships or full-time employment.

In addition, the QE intern will also contribute to a special inspection-automation project involving a computer vision–based system that compares completed precast components to digital models for placement verification and quality assurance.

Essential Functions:

1. Results matter. Analyze quality data, defect trends, rework reports, and error-rate metrics to identify high-impact improvement opportunities.
2. Mastery. Support root-cause investigations and contribute to effective corrective and preventive action plans that strengthen process consistency and quality outcomes.
3. Respect and engage. Collaborate with QC inspectors, production teams, and engineers to troubleshoot dimensional, embed, and finish-related issues, enabling faster resolution and improved production flow.
4. Measurement. Assist in developing quality KPIs, dashboards, and standardized inspection workflows that increase visibility into performance and promote data-driven decision-making.
5. Contribute to the creation and refinement of SOPs, inspection checklists, and digital documentation tools to support standardization and continuous improvement across quality processes.
6. Committed to serve. Participate in planning, testing, and validating an automated visual inspection system using imaging and model-comparison technology to advance accuracy and efficiency in component verification.
7. Determined. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and cost reduction, helping drive operational excellence throughout the facility.
8. Safety always wins. Engage in plant safety activities and assist with job hazard analysis development to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety standards.
9. Dedication. Maintain detailed and organized project documentation and technical reports that support transparency, knowledge sharing, and effective decision-making.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a major in Concrete Industry Management (CIM), Construction Management, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Technology, or other related field.
2. Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and:
   • A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.
   • A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.
   • One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
5. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
6. Demonstrated strong work ethic and a genuine interest in manufacturing, quality systems, and process improvement.
7. Proficiency in working with data, spreadsheets, and technical documentation
8. Ability to adhere to safety protocols across the manufacturing plant, office, and field environments
9. Willingness to spend time in both office and production environments
10. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
11. Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to job sites and offices throughout the state of Vermont, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates in an office and professional environment, as well as a manufacturing plant and construction environment. This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This position also works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.