Quality Assurance Associate Engineer
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, were not just building better clean energy technologies; were architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the worlds energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.
Role Overview
The Quality Assurance Associate Engineer supports Power Generation Services (PGS) by applying quality assurance and quality control principles to help ensure products and services meet customer expectations. This internship provides hands-on exposure to Mitsubishi Power Americas Quality Management System (QMS), non-conformance tracking, corrective action processes, quality data analysis, and cross-functional improvement activities. The role supports quality documentation, reporting, training, and continuous improvement efforts while collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Outage Services teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support root cause analysis activities using the 8D format, including documentation and containment action tracking.
- Assist with corrective and preventive action initiatives, implementation follow-up, and status tracking.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze non-conformance data in support of quality improvement efforts.
- Assist with maintaining the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) database and related quality records.
- Support identification and interpretation of quality data trends using Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools.
- Assist with development and maintenance of quality KPIs to help identify issues and improvement opportunities.
- Support quality training program development and documentation activities.
- Assist with review of customer and supplier inspection and test plans.
- Support development of quality procedures and specifications aligned with the MPWA Quality Management System.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Outage Services teams to support quality initiatives and issue resolution.
Requirements
- Support root cause analysis activities using the 8D format, including documentation and containment action tracking.
- Assist with corrective and preventive action initiatives, implementation follow-up, and status tracking.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze non-conformance data in support of quality improvement efforts.
- Assist with maintaining the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) database and related quality records.
- Support identification and interpretation of quality data trends using Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools.
- Assist with development and maintenance of quality KPIs to help identify issues and improvement opportunities.
- Support quality training program development and documentation activities.
- Assist with review of customer and supplier inspection and test plans.
- Support development of quality procedures and specifications aligned with the MPWA Quality Management System.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Outage Services teams to support quality initiatives and issue resolution.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain practical exposure to quality assurance and quality control processes within a power generation services environment.
- Develop foundational knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, corrective actions, and preventive action tracking.
- Build experience analyzing non-conformance data, quality trends, and performance metrics using tools such as Excel or Power BI.
- Learn how Quality Management System documentation, procedures, KPIs, and training support continuous improvement.
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration skills by working with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Outage Services teams.
- Develop professional communication, reporting, and documentation skills used in quality and operational improvement activities.
Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.