Intern, Quality Engineer

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

As a Quality Engineer Intern at Wheatland Tube (a division of Zekelman Industries), you will support key quality assurance activities aimed at enhancing product consistency, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Department Manager, Quality Assurance, you’ll participate in audits, inspections, calibration processes, and improvement initiatives, gaining valuable experience in quality systems and plant operations.

This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our Warren, OH facility.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

This role is perfect for someone who is analytical, process-driven, and eager to build real-world experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing setting.

• Perform process audits to assess compliance with internal and external requirements
• Verify the accuracy and effectiveness of quality and operations plans
• Conduct time studies to evaluate process efficiency and reduce bottlenecks
• Audit and assess material stock for quality compliance
• Support product tracking and coordinate material disposition activities
• Research and recommend inspection technologies and quality tools
• Manage the facility’s gage calibration system
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement tasks as assigned
• Promote and follow healthy and safe work practices in accordance with Zekelman policy and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Access knowledge is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across teams
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor environments
• Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location
• This role is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

• Hands-on experience with quality systems, audits, and process evaluations
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and continuous improvement projects
• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions
• Regular feedback and coaching to support growth and development
• Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.