Quality Engineer Intern; Req

Position: Quality Engineer Intern (Req #: 1260)
Location: Shaftsbury

Peckham Industries

Location: Shaftsbury, VT

Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00

Salary Interval: Intern

Description:

Application Instructions

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

At Dailey Precast, LLC, a subsidiary of Peckham Industries, Inc., we are looking for someone who is excited to learn about the Precast industry through training, feedback, and a hands-on experience:
Working at Dailey Precast Video

Dailey Precast, LLC, specializes in the design and manufacturing of quality precast/prestressed concrete products. Our projects include parking structures, building exteriors, bridges, sports stadiums and retaining walls throughout Metro New York/New Jersey, Upstate New York, and New England. Dailey Precast is utilizing the very latest technologies. Dailey Precast Capabilities and Projects Video

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer Intern will support continuous improvement across our Quality Control, Engineering, and Production Operations teams by analyzing quality data, investigating nonconformances, and helping implement solutions that enhance product quality and production efficiency. This role provides hands-on exposure to modern precast manufacturing, data-driven quality systems, and advanced inspection technologies, and offers the opportunity to be considered for future internships or full-time employment.

In addition, the QE intern will also contribute to a special inspection-automation project involving a computer vision-based system that compares completed precast components to digital models for placement verification and quality assurance.

Essential Functions:

Results matter. Analyze quality data, defect trends, rework reports, and error-rate metrics to identify high-impact improvement opportunities.

Mastery. Support root-cause investigations and contribute to effective corrective and preventive action plans that strengthen process consistency and quality outcomes.

Respect and engage. Collaborate with QC inspectors, production teams, and engineers to troubleshoot dimensional, embed, and finish-related issues, enabling faster resolution and improved production flow.

Measurement. Assist in developing quality KPIs, dashboards, and standardized inspection workflows that increase visibility into performance and promote data-driven decision-making.

Contribute to the creation and refinement of SOPs, inspection checklists, and digital documentation tools to support standardization and continuous improvement across quality processes.

Committed to serve. Participate in planning, testing, and validating an automated visual inspection system using imaging and model-comparison technology to advance accuracy and efficiency in component verification.

Determined. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and cost reduction, helping drive operational excellence throughout the facility.

Safety always wins. Engage in plant safety activities and assist with job hazard analysis development to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Dedication. Maintain detailed and organized project documentation and technical reports that support transparency, knowledge sharing, and effective decision-making.

Position Requirements

Requirements,

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a major in Concrete Industry Management (CIM), Construction Management, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Technology, or other related field.

Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and:

A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.

A resume including your Linked In profile, if you have one.

One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Demonstrated strong work ethic and a genuine interest in…