Continuous Improvement Engineer - Intern

Company Description

At QIMA, you feel like you belong from Day 1. You join a community of smart minds who not only innovate, but also support and inspire each other. Here, we own our work, have fun together, and make every day count.”

The QIMA Story

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 6,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

Our Consumer Products Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated individual who will benefit from our rapid growth, international footprint, and dynamic work environment. Our recruitment process is highly selective.

We are currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern with a strong interest in global trade and supply chain activities.

Department: Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Project Assistance: Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify patterns, constraints, and improvement opportunities, using tools such as Excel or other analytical software.
• Process Mapping: Analyze and document existing processes to detect inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
• Problem Solving: Contribute to structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
• Documentation: Develop and maintain project-related documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Communication: Share progress updates, insights, and recommendations clearly with team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Training & Development: Take part in training sessions and workshops to strengthen knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Additional Tasks: Perform other related duties as required.
• Champion an AI-first mindset by promoting the use of AI tools and technologies in day-to-day operations, encouraging experimentation and adoption of AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen processes, and elevate service quality.
  
  

• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Willingness to learn and contribute.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A genuine enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence and its practical applications in operations, quality control, or client management; experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making is a strong plus
  
  

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field), Business Administration, or other relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential).
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Excellent communication in English and Spanish (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis is a plus.
  
  

• Gain practical experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies in a real-world setting.
• Develop valuable skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and project management.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and make a real impact on the organization.