Quality Engineering Intern 2026

We're looking for a Quality Intern who's excited to learn how great products are made and how we keep them great. In this role, you'll support our quality team with hands-on learning, continuous improvement projects, and collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering.

This internship is perfect for students who enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and getting exposure to real manufacturing environments while contributing to meaningful projects.

This is a part-time, hourly position based onsite at our Kalamazoo facilities. Ideal candidates are interested in working full-time in the summer and at least 20 hours a week during the school year.

How You Contribute

• Help investigate and document quality issues
• Assist with inspecting materials, components, and finished goods
• Support the calibration of gauges and fixtures
• Learn how to use measurement tools (including CMMs)
• Communicate with manufacturing and engineering teams about quality findings
• Help update or organize quality documentation
• Participate in process audits to understand how standards are maintained

What You'll Gain Experience In

• Reading technical drawings
• Using measurement tools
• Basic rootcause analysis
• Understanding quality systems (like PFMEA, control plans, etc.)
• Data collection and analysis
• Communicating technical information
• Exposure to real-world manufacturing processes

Criteria for Success

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, or related field)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Comfort asking questions and working with different teams
• Basic skills in Excel and Word
• Interest in quality, engineering, or manufacturing
• Ability to stay organized and follow a process
• Good communication skills

Work Environment

Most work will be in an office environment, with time spent in the shop where conditions may be noisy and dirty.

Who We Are: Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than 50 years we have produced site furnishings that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional environments that enhance the experience of outdoor space. Our secret is simple. Design, Culture and Craft drive everything we do.