About the role#
Quality Assurance Engineering interns at General Dynamics support the development and monitoring of systems that ensure product quality. You will work alongside senior staff to improve processes, maintain compliance, and solve technical problems. This internship is a full-time, paid position based in Groton, Connecticut, for the Summer 2027 season.
What you'll do#
- Monitor quality metrics to improve production standards.
- Ensure products and processes meet all requirements.
- Participate in resolving quality issues through causal analysis and preventive actions.
- Learn and apply causal analysis tools like the 5 Why Method and Ishikawa Diagrams.
- Collaborate with various teams to achieve continuous improvement.
- Maintain systems that ensure adherence to quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years of age or older and a US citizen.
- Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor or Master of Science program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Ocean, Marine, Electrical, Nuclear, Systems, Facilities, Energy Systems, or Chemical Engineering.
- Completed at least your freshman year before the internship starts.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May and September 2027.
- Ability to pass a medically supervised drug screen and a background check.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Groton, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.
- This is a full-time, paid summer internship.
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics produces combat vehicles, nuclear-powered submarines, and business jets. The company operates in 43 countries and maintains its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. It was founded in 1952. The organization employs over 10,000 people and focuses on aerospace, defense, and marine systems.
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