Quality Engineer-Summer Intern

About the role#

ESCO Maritime Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer Summer Intern to join our team in Yaphank, New York. This full-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience within a defense and space manufacturing environment. You will work alongside Operations and Engineering teams to ensure products and processes meet required standards and specifications.

What you'll do#

• Analyze production lines and devise test procedures to identify manufacturing deficiencies.
• Develop and implement standards for the department.
• Document system workflows and analyze the current state of systems.
• Write, execute, and manage test cases.
• Participate in designing metrics for performance measurement and process improvement.
• Provide technical oversight to suppliers in areas such as process development, Lean Six Sigma tools, measurement systems, and preventive maintenance.
• Create tools and concepts for day-to-day management.

What you'll need#

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, quality control processes, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong analytical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and suggest solutions.
• Ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, or process deviations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and an aptitude for learning new software.
• Ability to document findings, write reports, and communicate effectively with teams.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance (restricted to U.S. citizens).
• Preferred: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or experience with tools such as calipers, micrometers, or CMM.

Location & details#

• Location: Yaphank, New York, USA.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour.