Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Posting Start Date 03-25-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-31-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineering Intern located in our Buffalo Grove, IL site.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the student will assist with daily Metrology tasks while learning, collaborating and working with the various teams.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform CMM, OGP and CT Scanning of injection molded components
• Complete FAI reports as part of new/modified injection molds
• Conduct Test Method Validations and Gauge R&R studies
• Complete statistical analyses based on measurement data

Student qualities we’re seeking for this internship assignment:

• Junior/Senior level student pursuing Bachelors’ degree in Engineering (Mech/Aerospace)
• Enthusiastic about working in a metrology environment
• General dimension measurement experience
• Familiarity with measurement tools: CMM, OGP, SmartScope, Calipers, Micrometers, Pin Gauges
• MS Office skills; Excel and PowerPoint advanced skills; a plus!
• Ability to put together presentations and present data
• Highly collaborative, analytical and excellent communication skills
• Previous internship with lab experience preferred, but not required

Internship Program Requirements:

• Available to start on June 1st and work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
• Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$16.74 USD - $23.02 USD Hourly

Job Category

Intern

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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