DEKA Research and Development housed in Manchester NH has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems EngineerIntern to work in a dynamic Research and Development environment. In this role
you will work alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a
difference.
DEKA offers Internships and CoOps for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age).
Internships last a minimum of 10 weeks 12 preferred. All summer internships must start no later than
June 16 2025.How You will Make an Impact as a Quality Systems Engineer Intern:As a Quality Systems Engineer Intern youll help strengthen and improve DEKAs Quality Management System (QMS). Youll gain realworld experience working on meaningful projects including:
- Designing and testing workflows in the electronic QMS (eQMS) platform
- Collecting analyzing and trending quality data
- Writing and refining SOPs and guidance documents that support QMS processes
- Streamlining and formatting quality documents for improved usability and traceability
- Collaborating crossfunctionally to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Reviewing SOPs and documentation for alignment with FDA QSRs ISO 13485 and other regulatory standards
- Supporting CAPA investigations using root cause analysis datadriven insights and structured problemsolving approaches
What You will Learn as a Quality Systems Engineer Intern:Youll build a strong foundation in quality systems for medical device development including:
- Key design control processes and how theyre applied in realworld product development
- Handson experience with quality system compliance and regulatory frameworks like FDA QSRs and ISO 13485
- Technical writing and document control best practices
- Project management and crossfunctional collaboration
- How to clearly communicate complex technical information across a range of audiences
What We Look for in a Quality Systems Engineer Intern:- Curiosity & Drive: Youre eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions
- Analytical Thinking: You like solving problems and spotting patterns in data
- Strong Communicator: You can clearly explain technical ideas
- Attention to Detail: You catch what others might miss
To be successful in this role you need the following skills and experience:- Enrolled in an undergraduate science or engineering program (graduate students are not eligible)
- Local to New Hampshire (preferred)
- Exposure to or coursework in the following areas is a plus (preferred):
- Biomedical engineering or design projects
- Design controls or medical device regulations 21 CFR Part 820 ISO 13485
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Technical documentation (e.g. lab reports procedures)
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach Boston and the mountains the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development where we are taking the same innovation and cuttingedge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKAs brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering design and manufacturing. Here at DEKA some of the most innovative and lifechanging products of our time are created and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
Additional Information:
*Applicants should be aware that shortterm housing options in Manchester NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to financially assist with housing.
Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority .
Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.
*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.
Required Experience:
Intern