About the role#
As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of rigorous quality standards for aerospace products and manufacturing processes. You will work within cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability, gaining hands-on experience in quality risk assessment, data analysis, and the implementation of quality management systems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support product quality assurance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
- Implement quality principles, processes, and metrics to reduce defects and drive customer satisfaction.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Develop, review, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assess supplier capabilities, conduct quality system audits, and validate supplier processes.
- Assist in design risk analysis, verification planning, and quality inspections.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2027.
- A major in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or in Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Status as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is 100% on-site at one of our many locations across the United States, including Seattle, WA; Hill AFB, UT; Portland, OR; Huntsville, AL; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; Tinker AFB, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Madison, AL; Leesburg, VA; Arlington, VA; North Charleston, SC; Heath, OH; Englewood, CO; Fairfax, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Seal Beach, CA; Maryland Heights, MO; Chantilly, VA; Dallas, TX; Virginia Beach, VA; Springfield, VA; Pleasanton, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Luis Obispo, CA; Saint Charles, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; Charleston, SC; Smithfield, PA; Orlando, FL; Huntington Beach, CA; Miami, FL; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Germantown, MD; Albuquerque, NM; El Segundo, CA; Fort Walton Beach, FL; China Lake, CA; Titusville, FL; Herndon, VA; Swansea, IL; O'Fallon, IL; Ridley Park, PA; Tukwila, WA; Kennedy Space Center, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Edwards AFB, CA; Scott AFB, IL; Mountain View, CA; Houston, TX; California, MD; Belleville, IL; Mukilteo, WA; Long Beach, CA; Puyallup, WA; Renton, WA; Mascoutah, IL; Layton, UT; Los Angeles, CA; Auburn, WA; Philadelphia, PA; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Mesa, AZ; and New Orleans, LA.
- Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available.
About Boeing
Boeing designs and builds commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems. Founded in 1916, the company operates as a public entity with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. It serves customers across more than 150 countries. The organization employs over 137,000 people.
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