Quality & Engineering Intern

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Sanders Industries Holdings

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

San Clemente, California

In Person

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Responsibilities

Support quality assurance activities including inspection, testing, and documentation updates for aerospace and industrial production. Assist engineering teams with process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and lean activities.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an engineering program, seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing and quality assurance. You possess a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow processes, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A basic understanding of engineering principles or manufacturing concepts is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing Engineering

Continuous Improvement

CAPA

Process Validation

First Article Inspection

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job Description

IRP Med is seeking a Quality & Engineering Intern who is currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an engineering program and is looking to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment. This internship provides exposure to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement activities supporting our aerospace and industrial production operations.

About:

IRP Medical is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving Medical Device, and aerospace markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support Quality Assurance activities such as inspection, testing, documentation updates, and data collection.
  • Assist in reviewing quality records, nonconformance reports, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Perform basic dimensional inspections and support measurement system activities under supervision.
  • Assist Engineering and Quality teams with process validation, first article documentation, and production troubleshooting.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, lean activities, process mapping).
  • Help maintain and update quality documents, work instructions, and databases.
  • Support cross-functional Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams as needed.
  • Learn daily operations and participate in hands-on tasks related to production and quality processes.
  • Other engineering/quality assignments as required.
  • Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Job Specifications:

Education

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Or a related technical discipline

Experience

  • 0–2 years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience (internships, projects, or lab work acceptable).

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow established processes and solve straightforward problems.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, or quality concepts preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with CAD, basic metrology tools, or statistical analysis is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

At IRP Medical, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IRP Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)

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Sanders Industries Holdings

Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, focused exclusively on high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. The group consists of 10 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), RMB Products, Rubbercraft, SPIRA Manufacturing, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our diverse product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, encapsulated O-rings, as well as polyamide foams and high-temperature thermoplastics for aircraft interiors. We also provide rotational lining for corrosion protection with seamless liners for pipelines and equipment, and additive manufacturing capabilities for advanced flight hardware production.
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