Quality Engineering Intern

About TTM

Internship program

Required studies and qualifications

• Currently pursuing a diploma, certificate, or degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Quality Engineering studies are required, through a dedicated program or coursework in quality assurance, quality control, statistical methods, and process improvement.
• Must return to the final year of a relevant postsecondary program in September 2027 and expect to graduate by June 2028.
• Must be available for the full term and able to travel to the United States for the program.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required under site Controlled Goods Program hiring requirements.
• Requires Microsoft Office proficiency, strong analytical and organizational skills, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and deliverable management.
• Must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment and follow safety controls and PPE requirements.

Program activities and duties

• Complete an improvement project with deliverables achievable during the four-month term, with guidance from mentors and relevant site teams.
• Present at opening, mid-term, and closing reviews to site and regional leadership; travel to a U.S. TTM site for approximately one week to present findings to executives and fellow interns.
• Analyze inspection, defect, scrap, and rework data; support root cause investigations, corrective actions, SPC, process capability, and validation of results.
• Review inspection methods, quality records, and work instructions; support measurement system studies, quality audits, and follow-up actions with production and engineering teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project results and participate in professional, career, and leadership development opportunities.
• Follow EHS policies and training; report unsafe conditions and incidents; follow authorized chemical, equipment, waste, PPE, lockout, emergency, and security procedures.
• Support waste reduction, recycling, environmental management, and assigned safety and environmental inspections, audits, and corrective actions.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of quality engineering principles, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with SPC, process capability, measurement systems, and Lean or Six Sigma concepts is an asset.

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual compensation range is CAD $42,115–$54,342; final compensation depends on applicable policies, internal equity, and candidate qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Potential shift premium, RRSP and DPSP options, and quarterly bonus program.
• Benefits listed include medical and dental coverage, health spending account, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

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