Operations & Quality Control Internship – Discover Asia's Manufacturing World

Company Description

Brief

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Inspection back-office team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing our core back office processes, brainstorm/test/trial ideas, and implement solutions with our tech teams to enhance overall operations efficiency.

Should embrace the company's culture of teamwork, technology and innovation, and be able to work effectively with different teams/stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global company, and work closely with experienced professionals to better understand operations management, supply chain, and client support.

This is an exciting opportunity for students or fresh graduates interested in management, operations, supply chain, or quality control.

The Company

QIMA is a Global Quality Control and Compliance Service Provider that partners with brands, retailers and importers around the world to secure, manage and optimize their internal supply chains.

QIMA performs Supplier Audit Programs, Product Inspections and Lab Testing. Clients from over 120 countries worldwide benefit from web-based, mobile, friendly account management, fast scheduling and highly competitive all-inclusive pricing.

Job Description

Join QIMA for a 6‑Month Intenrship or Post‑Graduate Internship in Asia – Combine Office Work with Hands‑On Factory Experience.

Are you a final-year student or recent graduate looking for your next adventure?

Do you want to explore Asia, discover how factories operate, and take on a role that blends back-office responsibilities with hands‑on inspections in the field?

This 6-month internship in Vietnam offers the opportunity to gain real industry experience, travel, and potentially open doors for long-term career development in the region.

About the Role

Working within the operations team of our consumer goods quality control inspections business, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, aiming for operational excellence and offering innovative solutions to ensure better product quality in our clients' supply chains.

Your Missions

• Factory Experience: Join our inspectors on-site, perform product inspections in factories, and train local teams, while optimizing organizational processes inside the factories.
• Quality Audits: Conduct internal audits to ensure our inspection SOPs are followed and client requirements are fully integrated on the ground.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve inspections through better tools (physical and IT), AI technologies, inspection protocols, training programs, data management and analysis systems, and monitoring solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with support departments to resolve issues reported by inspectors or clients, ensuring effective and practical solutions are implemented at every level.
• LEAN Projects: Take ownership of selected improvement projects with high-value deliverables aimed at reducing lead times, improving product quality, and lowering costs.

Who We Are Looking For

• Final-year engineering student or recent graduate available for a 6-month post-graduate internship.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to discover new cultures and working environments.
• A genuine interest in exploring Asia and contributing to international operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

You will report directly to the local Operations Manager and have opportunities to travel within Vietnam and possibly beyond for professional growth.