Process Quality Engineer Intern - 6-month Internship (stage)

We are looking for a motivated Process Quality Engineer Intern to join our Quality team for a 6 months internship in Cameri (Novara), Italy .

The role is fully onsite, we have preference for candidates that are already based in Cameri/Novara area.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Quality, or related field).
• Language Skills: Fluency in Italian (C1/C2) and good communication skills in English (written and spoken) to work in a global corporate environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949) and familiarity with problem-solving methodologies. Knowledge of Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plan) is an asset.
• PC Skills: Good command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, proactive approach, and a desire to spend time on the manufacturing shop floor.

• Process Quality Management: Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established standards, support the investigation of quality issues, and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Layered Process Audit (LPA) Deployment: Support the implementation and standardization of the LPA system throughout the plant, developing checklists and tracking audit completion rates across all management levels.
• Audit & Documentation Support: Assist in the preparation for customer, certification, and internal audits, ensuring process documentation is updated and aligned with operational practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to promote process discipline and drive a culture of operational excellence on the shop floor.
• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvement projects focused on quality performance, reducing variability, and monitoring KPIs (LPA completion rates, scrap reduction, etc.).