About the role#
Leonardo DRS is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern for our facility in Bridgeton, Missouri. This position offers hands-on experience in manufacturing, product quality, and supplier quality. You will support the Quality Engineering team by ensuring consistent standards and coordinating across engineering and manufacturing departments. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026.
What you'll do#
- Review and validate supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for accuracy and compliance.
- Create detailed Inspection Checklists to support quality and manufacturing processes.
- Develop Quality Assurance Instructions (QAI) to guide inspection and verification activities.
- Provide support to EATC Manufacturing and Quality teams as directed by Quality Management.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
- Assist in maintaining documentation and records for audits and quality reviews.
- Identify and communicate quality issues or process gaps.
What you'll need#
- Currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor’s program in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to review technical documents.
- Basic understanding of quality principles, testing methods, or engineering processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Bridgeton, MO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1969, the firm provides technology for national security customers and allies. It specializes in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power systems. The company employs over 6,500 people.
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