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Engineer Intern - Quality (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · $18.00–$37.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used data to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they rely on facts and evidence when investigating quality issues.

Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person on a team project.

What they are checking: Whether they stay cooperative and professional, as the posting asks.

What do you hope to learn during a quality internship this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and real interest in quality engineering.

What would you do

What does quality mean to you in a company that builds fire trucks?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that quality is everyone's job when lives depend on the product.

You find an issue during a pre-ship inspection and production says it is minor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stand up for quality standards in a respectful, professional way.

How would you work with a supplier on a quality problem as an intern?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a positive, professional relationship while getting answers.

How would you explain a quality issue to someone on the production floor?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly and respectfully with operators.

About the work

How would you find the root cause of a defect that keeps appearing on trucks?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic problem-solving tools like 5 Why or fishbone.

What measuring tools have you used, like calipers or micrometers?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on measurement skills for inspection work.

How would you use warranty or field data to improve quality?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that customer problems after delivery point back to fixes in the plant.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. SUMMARY This job includes overall process and product quality responsibility. This may include our supplier base, test, manufacturing, sales floor, control test, exercising, pre-ship, deprocessing, customer fielding and service/warranty. Everyone is responsible for the level of quality, exceeding customer expectations, of the product. Quality interns work with Quality department staff while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: • Maintain a positive, professional working relationship with all customers. • Responsible for supporting Quality Department Staff. • Review and update quality documentation. • Actively participate in group and team meetings. • Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to correct and prevent quality issues. • Assist in problem solving and implementing solutions to quality related problems. • Assist staff with the disposition of defective material. • Participate in quality audits internally and externally. • Assist in supplier quality and process control. • Report and respond to quality process nonconformance issues in an expedient manner. • Work inter-functionally with Quality and Manufacturing to resolve quality related issues. • Must exhibit the ability to proactively complete assigned tasks. • Travel as required. • Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required. • Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations Management/Business Administration, or a related field for entire duration of internship. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • GPA of 3.0 or greater • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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