Process Quality Engineer Intern - 6-month Internship (stage)
DiscoveredCummins
Novara, ItalyexternalScience and EngineeringPosted 1 day ago (Aug 11, 2026)
About the role
We are looking for a motivated
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.
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Soft Skills
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, proactive approach, and a desire to spend time on the manufacturing shop floor.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
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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.
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Audit & Documentation Support
Assist in the preparation for customer, certification, and internal audits, ensuring process documentation is updated and aligned with operational practices.
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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.
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Continuous Improvement
Support process improvement projects focused on quality performance, reducing variability, and monitoring KPIs (LPA completion rates, scrap reduction, etc.).
Job
Quality
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Student - Internship
Min Salary
$
Max Salary
$
ReqID
2433288
Relocation Package
No
100% On-Site
No
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