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Quality Systems Intern

**Date:** Oct 14, 2025

**Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

**Company:** Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Shift: May 18th-Aug 7th

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

•real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and

will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.

• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational

leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.

• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and

offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and

community service /volunteer initiatives.

• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to

a world-class program community.

• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Southwire is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy intern to support the Corporate Quality Team in a strategic Quality digitization initiative. This internship will focus on modernizing Quality Management System (QMS) procedures—particularly the implementation of digital change control tools and processes—while also contributing to broader efforts to integrate digital platforms across the Quality function. The intern will assist in configuring and optimizing IntellaQuest modules for workflows such as document control, nonconformance management, CAPA tracking, and change control. Additionally, the intern will lead the development of SharePoint-based websites that serve as both a document repository and a collaboration hub for the Corporate Quality Team, as well as a company-wide portal for employees to access Quality-related resources.

Key Responsibilities

+ Support the digitization of QMS workflows, with a focus on implementing and improving change control processes using IntellaQuest and other systems and digital tools.

+ Assist in configuring and enhancing digital modules for document control, nonconformance, and CAPA tracking.

+ Migrate data from legacy systems (Excel, manual logs) into structured digital formats.

+ Design and build SharePoint sites for internal collaboration and company-wide Quality resource access.

+ Develop user guides and support onboarding and training sessions for new digital tools.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure user-friendly site design and functionality.

Short Description

Qualifications

+ Minimum 2.5 GPA.

+ Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Technology (Junior or Senior Year)

+ Reliable transportation to and from work.

+ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

+ Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.

+ Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or low-code/no-code platforms.

+ Prior internship or project experience in a corporate or manufacturing setting

Benefits We Offer:

+ 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

+ Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta