Throughout the internship, you'll gain experience applying statistical tools, analyzing laboratory and manufacturing data, and solving real-world quality challenges. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, implement solutions, and contribute to projects that directly impact production efficiency, product reliability, and customer experience.
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in quality systems, laboratory operations, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.Responsibilities Include:
Improve Laboratory Measurement Systems
Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to evaluate the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing methods.
Analyze measurement system performance and identify opportunities to improve test reliability and consistency.
Partner with laboratory personnel to develop recommendations that strengthen quality control processes.
Apply Statistical Analysis to Manufacturing Processes
Utilize Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to evaluate process performance and identify sources of variation.
Analyze production and laboratory data to establish appropriate operating limits and improve process consistency.
Support data-driven decision making through trend analysis, control charts, and statistical evaluations.
Optimize Laboratory and Process Performance
Analyze laboratory test turnaround times and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and workflow performance.
Evaluate process bottlenecks and recommend solutions that reduce delays and improve overall laboratory effectiveness.
Support implementation of improvements and track project results.
Support Manufacturing Quality Improvement Initiatives
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical teams on projects focused on improving product quality and reducing process variation.
Assist in identifying root causes of quality issues and developing corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.
Analyze and Report Quality Data
Collect, organize, and interpret quality and process data from multiple sources.
Create reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Present project updates and final results to quality and site leadership teams.
Gain Exposure to Quality Systems and Manufacturing Operations
Develop an understanding of quality management principles within a chemical manufacturing environment.
Learn how laboratory testing supports process control, product quality, and customer requirements.
Participate in quality investigations, process reviews, and cross-functional improvement discussions.
The following are required for the role
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific or technical discipline.
Strong interest in laboratory operations, quality systems, process improvement, and manufacturing environments.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve technical problems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with laboratory, production, and quality teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Commitment to maintaining safe work practices in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
The following are preferred qualifications:
Coursework in analytical chemistry, statistics, quality systems, data analysis, or process control.
Experience using laboratory equipment, conducting testing, or participating in research projects.
Experience presenting technical findings through reports, presentations, or class projects.
Interest in quality assurance, manufacturing, continuous improvement, or chemical process industries.
Program Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.
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Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance
across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Strong interest in laboratory operations, quality systems, process improvement, and manufacturing environments.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve technical problems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with laboratory, production, and quality teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Commitment to maintaining safe work practices in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
- Coursework in analytical chemistry, statistics, quality systems, data analysis, or process control.
- Experience using laboratory equipment, conducting testing, or participating in research projects.
- Experience presenting technical findings through reports, presentations, or class projects.
- Interest in quality assurance, manufacturing, continuous improvement, or chemical process industries.
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the internship.
- Available to work 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks between May and August.
- Must be of legal working age as defined by local law.
Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
