Quality Systems Engineer – Internship – Summer 2026

Manchester, NH
Internship
Internships and Co-Ops
Student (College)
DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer Intern 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 and help strengthen and improve DEKA's Quality Management System (QMS).

 DEKA offers Internships and Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age).  Internships last a minimum of 10 weeks, but 12 weeks is preferred. All summer internships must start no later than June 15, 2026.

How You Will Make an Impact as a Quality Systems Engineer Intern:
  • Designing and testing workflows in the electronic QMS (eQMS) platform
  • Reviewing SOPs and documentation for alignment with FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, and other regulatory standards
  • Supporting CAPA investigations using root cause analysis, data-driven insights, and structured problem-solving approaches
  • Conducting a regulatory research review of SOPs scheduled for 2027 periodic review — evaluating current regulations and standards to identify gaps, and drafting gap assessments and remediation plan proposals
  • Collecting, analyzing, and trending quality data to support metrics reporting
  • Writing and refining SOPs, operating procedures, and guidance documents that support QMS processes
  • Streamlining and formatting quality documents for improved usability and traceability
  • Building an Excel-based compliance map tracing relationships between SOPs, Quality Handbooks (QHs), and Operating Procedures (OPs)
  • Supporting software tool validation activities under supervision, including contributing to automated testing development alongside a QMS software engineer
  • Reviewing design control phase transition records (QH161) to verify all required elements are addressed
  • Supporting document scanning and general QMS administrative tasks (estimated 5–10 hours/week)
What You Will Learn as a Quality Systems Engineer Intern:
  • Key quality system design control processes and how they're applied in real-world product development
  • Hands-on experience with quality system compliance and regulatory frameworks like FDA QSRs and ISO 13485
  • How to conduct regulatory research and translate findings into structured gap assessments and corrective action plans
  • Software tool validation methodology and the basics of automated testing in a regulated environment
  • Technical writing and document control best practices
  • Project management and cross-functional 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: You're 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
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate science or engineering program (graduate students are not eligible)
  • Local to New Hampshire (preferred)
  • Must have strong attention to detail
  • 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 cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s 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 life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.


Additional Information:
*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to assist with housing. 
Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.

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.

 
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