C&I Internship: OTR Quality Engineering Intern

Quality Engineering Internship

Company: OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. is a privately held corporation in Rome, Georgia, delivering specialized off-the road tires, wheels, mounted tire and wheel assemblies, and rubber tracks to original equipment manufacturers, resellers, wholesale distributors, and aftermarket customers.

OTR Wheel Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the Quality Department in driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing and supplier network. This position offers hands-on exposure to real-world quality systems, product validation, and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Quality team with root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why analysis.
• Support quality data collection and analysis related to product defects, scrap trends, warranty returns, and supplier performance.
• Assist with inspection planning and quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, and enhancing overall product quality.
• Help maintain documentation related to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards.
• Support activities related to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP, and product validation where applicable.
• Assist with the preparation of quality performance reports and dashboards used by leadership to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the documentation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support special projects related to continuous improvement, defect reduction, and process optimization.
• Perform additional duties and special assignments as directed by the Quality Manager.

Job Requirements

Community & Industry positions are an extension of Berry’s LifeWorks program. This position is considered an intermediate level position and requires students to have completed the CPPD resume approval process. This internship is open to junior and senior level students only.

Need approval? Complete a Resume Review HERE to access guidance, samples and document starters. Please upload your resume as a Word or PDF file only. A CPPD team member will review it within 2–3 business days and may request additional edits before approving. Once approved, you’ll meet the resume requirement for all C&I and Intermediate, Advanced, and Pre-Professional LifeWorks jobs.

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Education:

Currently enrolled in college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Supply Chain or related technical discipline
• Data Science

Preferred Experience:

• Strong interest in manufacturing quality systems and process improvement
• Understanding or exposure to ISO 9001 quality systems
• Familiarity with basic quality tools such as:
• Pareto analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Process flow diagrams
• Control plans
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Team player/works well as a member of a group
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.