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Job Description
Join our global quality team as a Product Quality Engineer Intern to champion customer expectations and drive manufacturing excellence across our Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video product lines. In this hands-on role, you will apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex technical challenges across international supply chains and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Planning: Initiate detailed quality plans to set clear project goals that align with customer requirements and deliverable benchmarks.
Incident Management: Facilitate cross-functional root-cause investigations using the 8D methodology to resolve stop-ship/stop-build events efficiently.
Defect & Trend Analysis: Drive complex problem resolution and manage customer complaints in JIRA, utilizing return data trends to champion design and manufacturing upgrades.
KPI Metrics & Reporting: Develop, track, and regularly report product quality KPIs and performance metrics to senior Supply Chain and Design Engineering leadership.
Preventive Strategy: Identify underlying process gaps and drive robust Preventive Actions to ensure recurring quality issues are eliminated.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work daily with global plant teams, Engineering, Technical Support, Service, and Order Management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Methodologies: Familiarity with structured root-cause analysis frameworks (e.g., 8D, Lean Six Sigma concepts, or DMAIC).
Technical Aptitude: Exposure to workflow tools like JIRA and data analysis tools for tracking trends and metrics.
Communication: Clear presentation and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to cross-functional partners and leadership.
Mindset: Detail-oriented, proactive team player with a passion for process improvement and customer advocacy.
Basic Requirements
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with a graduation date no late then Dec. 2030
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- Expected graduation date no later than December 2030
- Familiarity with structured root-cause analysis frameworks such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, or DMAIC
- Exposure to workflow tools such as JIRA and data analysis tools for tracking trends and metrics
- Clear presentation and written communication skills for conveying technical data to cross-functional partners and leadership
- Detail-oriented, proactive team player with a passion for process improvement and customer advocacy
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.
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What We Do
Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.
