Quality Engineer Co-Op

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation.

As a Quality Engineering Intern at Standex International, you will support quality assurance activities across manufacturing processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with aerospace and automotive standards.

• Record and track customer complaints and returns.
• Maintain the company non‑conformance databases.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities using industry standard methodologies such as 8D, 5‑why, 3x5, and Ishikawa fishbone diagrams.
• Work with Sales and Supply‑Chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues.
• Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly; collaborate with Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel on RCCA.
• Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer.
• Conduct process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program; plan and conduct AS9100 internal audits as part of the audit team.
• Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures; experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan).
• Plan and conduct analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to ensure quality of assigned product or component; develop incoming inspection requirements.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated and customer‑specific requirements; assist with maintaining supplier quality manuals and company quality records.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate current processes and process changes.
• Participate in production and vendor MRB activities.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities; develop procedures and work instructions as needed.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and recommend process improvements to management.
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
• Manage multiple internal and external demands while demonstrating strong attention to detail, schedules, and deliverables.

• Enrolled and working toward a degree in Engineering or a related technical field of study.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF
  16949.
• General interest in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, process improvement, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, visual) and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and ability to read/understand drawings and technical bulletins.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex problems and situations.
• Ability to learn and use ERP (Oracle) manufacturing software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, on‑site and in person.

• Demonstrated proficiency in electronic engineering principles is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs—Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.