Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of 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. 

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern for our facility located in Wheatland, PA.  Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Engineer Intern will be responsible for supporting the continuous improvement activities at the facility as well as other Quality Department related tasks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs process audits to determine compliance of processes with internal and external requirements.
• Verifies accuracy of quality and operations plans.
• Conducts time studies to identify areas for improvement related to bottlenecks and cycle time optimization.
• Audits and assesses material stock.
• Assists in tracking products and coordinating disposition.
• Researches new technologies to aid in process and product inspections.
• Manages the gage calibration system for the facility.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, chemical engineering, material science, metallurgy, or related field
• Sound decision making ability, computational, and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS-Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Access (preferred)
• Ability to coordinate efforts of many individuals internal and external to the organization
• Ability to work outside
• Ability to travel to Internship Summit, hosted at one of our Zekelman Industries’ locations

PERKS OF INTERNSHIP

• PAID internship experience, offering meaningful, hands-on work
• Opportunity to collaborate with passionate teammates, engage in professional development, and receive regular feedback to support growth
• Participation in company-wide networking events, learning sessions, and intern social activities

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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.