Job Description

Company Description

Hillman is a $1.3B leader in complete hardware solutions, delivered with industry best customer service to over 26,000 customers including Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Walmart and Amazon. Hillman designs innovative products and merchandising solutions for complex categories that deliver an outstanding customer experience. Leveraging a world-class distribution and sales network, Hillman delivers a "small business" experience with "big business" efficiency.







The Quality Engineer Intern will support the Quality team by assisting with product evaluations, data analysis, and process improvements. This internship provides hands-on experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment and offers exposure to cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.



This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.



Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and improving the quality of new and existing products. Support internal audits and help document quality-related issues. Collect and analyze data to track quality metrics and trends. Prepare reports and presentations for quality initiatives. Participate in root cause investigations and learn problem-solving tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys. Assist with supplier quality checks and compliance activities (minimal travel may be required). Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process for rejected products.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. Strong interest in quality assurance and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office:

Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office:

Sedentary.



The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.