Summer 2026 Quality Control Intern at Momentive Performance Materials

As a Quality Control Intern, you will support high-impact initiatives that drive continuous improvement across our Waterford, NY site. From optimizing lab methods and mapping processes to contributing to certification efforts and strategic planning, you will collaborate with experts and gain hands‑on experience in shaping the future of quality operations. Responsibilities Include Complete Quality Risk Assessment and Process Mapping for a minimum of 3 Waterford Assets including process mapping. Test method optimization under direction of Quality Chemist. Complete trend analysis on defect data to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Formulate solutions and improvement plan. Support of IATF Certification and GLIMS project teams Benchmark and evaluate external test labs to develop scope of business plan to sell a selection of Quality tests externally. MES for the Lab, work with Lean Techs, pilot a portion of the upcoming rollout / changes. Work on 5 year CapEx plan for the labs, put together all of the separate documents into a single plan. Turn into a working file for future reference. Develop technician training plan for new lab technicians onboarding to Quality Control Laboratories. Qualifications Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or a related technical discipline. Attention to detail - ability to document new processes and procedures. Self-starter - Proactively identify new opportunities to drive efficiencies in Quality and Service at Waterford, NY site. Computer skills including Excel and Powerpoint. Minitab or other statistical analysis tool preferred. Knowledge of Basic statistics and/or successful completion of university-level mathematics courses. Prior experience training or teaching technical topics to small groups considered a plus. Program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr