Quality Intern / Co-Op

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The intern or co-op will collaborate closely with the quality and manufacturing engineering teams on both ongoing and new projects. In addition to team-based efforts, the role will include individual assignments designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience in quality engineering within an aerospace manufacturing environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze quality data using to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement
• Investigate and problem-solve non-conformances through root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Assist in quality engineering projects
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering personnel to resolve quality issues and improve processes
• Perform internal process audits to assess adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support review and disposition of product nonconformances
• Review and update product inspection planning
• Present findings and lessons learned management at the end of term
• Other job duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

This position will not direct the work of any other employees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or other related field of study
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

• Capacity to understand, interpret, and work with technical information such as drawings, bill of materials, specifications, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be comfortable with all levels of personnel, from Operator to Upper Management.
• Good mechanical aptitude with a desire to problem solve
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Maximize productivity through effective time management
• Self-motivated, hands-on approach, can-do attitude
• Detail-oriented and accountable to produce accurate work outputs
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good understanding of MS office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio). 3D CAD modeling knowledge is a plus, but not required