Quality Control Engineer Internships
Quality control engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in inspection, testing, and process improvement, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Distribution & Wholesale, with Pike Industries, Capitol Aggregates, and The Shelly Company among the employers posting roles now.
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Locations: Morrisville, PA, or North New Jersey or South New Jersey
Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new team member. Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products in the Northeast, US. Today, Silvi Materials manufactures concrete at multiple state locations and supplies those plants with materials from Silvi-owned mining operations and a deep-water port facility.
As a Silvi Materials Quality Control Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into the world of concrete and learn what the world’s most used building material is all about. You will get to work alongside our Experienced and Certified Quality Control Professionals at our Ready-Mix plants to develop your construction material testing skills. Your 10-12 week experience will include everything from sampling and testing finished concrete in the field to analyzing our raw materials in a laboratory setting. The goal of the Quality Control Internship is to give individuals a hands-on approach to the Concrete and aggregate testing required in the Construction Materials Industry.
So, what does a quality control intern do? As an intern, you'll be an integral part of the quality control team:
- ACI Level 1 aligned Training Outline (Industry Testing Curriculum Exposure)
- Directly handles concrete during various tests. (Hands-on Approach)
- Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and/or concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, and temperature (Real-world Experience)
- After evaluation of the above factors, maintains contact with plant operations and/or fellow QC members, to ensure that necessary adjustments (if required) to the mixture are made.
- When the concrete comes to the job site, places some of the batch in cylinders. (Field Expereince)
- Performs tests that measure the compressive strength of the concrete cylinders. (Lab Expereince)
- Compares that value to the design value to ensure compliance with specifications. (Mix Process Design/Compliance)
- Enrollment in a collegiate program preferably in the fields of Concrete Industry Management, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials Science required.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
- Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Locations: Morrisville, PA, or North New Jersey or South New Jersey
Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new team member. Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products in the Northeast, US. Today, Silvi Materials manufactures concrete at multiple state locations and supplies those plants with materials from Silvi-owned mining operations and a deep-water port facility.
As a Silvi Materials Quality Control Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into the world of concrete and learn what the world’s most used building material is all about. You will get to work alongside our Experienced and Certified Quality Control Professionals at our Ready-Mix plants to develop your construction material testing skills. Your 10-12 week experience will include everything from sampling and testing finished concrete in the field to analyzing our raw materials in a laboratory setting. The goal of the Quality Control Internship is to give individuals a hands-on approach to the Concrete and aggregate testing required in the Construction Materials Industry.
So, what does a quality control intern do? As an intern, you'll be an integral part of the quality control team:
- ACI Level 1 aligned Training Outline (Industry Testing Curriculum Exposure)
- Directly handles concrete during various tests. (Hands-on Approach)
- Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and/or concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, and temperature (Real-world Experience)
- After evaluation of the above factors, maintains contact with plant operations and/or fellow QC members, to ensure that necessary adjustments (if required) to the mixture are made.
- When the concrete comes to the job site, places some of the batch in cylinders. (Field Expereince)
- Performs tests that measure the compressive strength of the concrete cylinders. (Lab Expereince)
- Compares that value to the design value to ensure compliance with specifications. (Mix Process Design/Compliance)
- Enrollment in a collegiate program preferably in the fields of Concrete Industry Management, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials Science required.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
- Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
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Tips for Your Quality Control Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large manufacturers, aerospace companies, and regulated-industry employers recruit summer quality control engineer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer programs and monitor continuously for rolling openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for quality control engineer interns expect limited work history and look instead at what you can demonstrate. Document two or three complete projects showing inspection plans, SPC charts, GD&T drawings, or failure analysis write-ups. Include the tools you used and link or attach the work so recruiters have something concrete to review.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which quality control or manufacturing employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what your campus alone attracts.
Practice the technical screen out loud
Quality control engineer intern interviews typically include a technical component covering measurement systems, process control concepts, or problem-solving scenarios like a root-cause exercise. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a quality problem as much as your final conclusion.
Target structured quality or manufacturing programs first
Larger manufacturers and industrial companies run rotational or cohort-based intern programs designed to train people new to quality engineering. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often include mentorship and structured project assignments. Identify the ones aligned with your field, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and apply in the first round they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the quality control engineer internships listed here. Because inspection, lab work, and production-floor projects usually require a physical presence, decide what you can commit to before sorting listings. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're reviewing only roles you can actually accept.
Quality Control Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality control engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio of quality-related projects, showing inspection plans, process flowcharts, or failure analysis write-ups, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where QC recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a quality control engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for quality control engineer interns is consistent performance on real inspection and process work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timelines that often come near the end of the summer. Position for one by treating every project seriously, without building your plans around it.
When should I apply for quality control engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large manufacturers and aerospace or medical-device employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens is the most reliable approach.
Are quality control engineer internships paid?
Most professional quality control engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Larger manufacturers and regulated industries such as aerospace and medical devices tend to offer structured intern compensation, while smaller companies vary more widely.
What should a quality control engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used, such as SPC software, GD&T drawings, or CAD models, with links or attachments where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in metrology, materials, or manufacturing processes. Keep it to one page so reviewers can assess your technical depth quickly.
Are there remote quality control engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the quality control engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Because hands-on inspection and lab work often require a physical presence, remote cohorts tend to focus on data analysis, documentation, or quality systems roles. Those positions fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to find them.
Can international students get quality control engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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