Quality Intern - Plymouth

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.

Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces

American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at

Job Title: Quality Intern

Department: Quality

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Quality Intern will support a variety of quality-related activities across process audits, system updates, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in quality assessments, process improvements, corrective actions, and supporting documentation updates.

Responsibilities:

Assist with Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) studies and process audits to identify and address areas for improvement.

Support corrective actions and problem-solving activities to enhance product quality and reduce scrap/rework.

Contribute to the rebranding of controlled documents and support system changes, including updates for supplier flow-downs and customer onboarding.

Conduct environmental inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations, including hazardous chemical inventory and Spill Prevention Plan updates.

Assist in tracking scrap costs, reviewing historical data, and ensuring compliance with industry specifications and certifications. Competencies:

Strong attention to detail, especially in document management, environmental audits, and system updates.

Knowledge of quality management systems (COPQ, RCCA) and environmental compliance regulations (e.g., SARA Title III, SPCC).

Analytical skills for identifying process gaps, tracking scrap costs, and supporting corrective actions.

Strong communication and organizational skills to collaborate across teams and support improvement initiatives.

Ability to learn and adapt to new quality standards, customer requirements, and environmental documentation practices. Education and/or Experience

Pursuing a bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.,

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.