Quality Engineer Internship

About the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The Engineering Quality team at DTNA ensures our products are designed with quality, safety, and reliability at the forefront—from concept through production. We partner locally and globally with design engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive key processes such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Component Specifications, and Designation Safety-Relevant (identifying critical design interfaces and preventing single-point failures), enabling safe, robust, and continuously improving solutions. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Quality team in improving key product development processes that ensure quality, safety, and reliability from concept through production.
• Work on a defined project focused on enhancing one of the team’s core processes, such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Component Specifications, or Designation Safety-Relevant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including design engineering, project management, manufacturing, and operations to understand current challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze data, gather feedback, and help develop practical recommendations to strengthen process effectiveness, consistency, and usability.
• Assist in documenting process updates, creating clear guidance materials, and supporting adoption across teams.
• Present project findings, insights, and recommendations to the Engineering Quality team, leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher with degree focus in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative and curious mindset, with an interest in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel (data analysis and organization) and PowerPoint (presentations).
• Familiarity with data analysis, visualization, or collaboration tools (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Teams, or similar tools) is preferred.
• Interest in product development, quality engineering, or improving engineering processes.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is available.
• Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote).

Additional Information

• Internships begin each summer in May or June.
• Salary placement determined by anticipated graduation year, ranging between $21 - $29 per hour.
• Benefits include:
• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability).
• Company social events.
• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.