Supplier Quality Engineering Intern

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Supplier Quality Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as an active team member.
What You Will Do at Graco

• Work with suppliers to improve quality performance, implement process controls and quality plans.
• Review nonconformance created for accuracy and trending opportunities. Drive strong root cause and corrective action with assistance from the Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Serves as a stop gate for Supplier Corrective Action Requests; gather any additional information needed for Supplier Quality Engineers to initiated and drive with a supplier.
• Drive initial discussions with suppliers for warranty concerns
• Validate both Graco and Supplier completion of part qualifications per requirements.
• Pull and monitor aging MRB (Material Review Board) reports
• Provide training and assistance to suppliers and purchasing personnel on Graco supplier quality requirements and processes.
• Provide general quality troubleshooting for day-to-day issues.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Currently enrolled and pursing a bachelor's degree in engineering or operations/supply chain management
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

• Knowledge of quality tools: i.e. Problem solving, Root-Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Mistake Proofing and Process Control.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing interpretation.

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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