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.

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

 

• 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.).

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.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.