About the role#
StandardAero is hiring an NDT Intern to join our aviation and aerospace component manufacturing team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a part-time, on-site, paid internship for students pursuing Mechanical Engineering. You will work directly with our production teams to ensure components meet quality and safety standards through non-destructive testing.
What you'll do#
- Perform non-destructive test processes as defined in shop order work instructions.
- Determine if parts and components are acceptable for testing based on surface conditions.
- Clean parts after testing to prepare them for the next stage of production.
- Maintain, check, and record the status of testing equipment and materials.
- Work with engineering and inspection teams to troubleshoot process problems.
- Participate in cell process improvements and cross-train in complementary skills.
- Move between production assignments to support changing manufacturing needs.
- Follow all safety requirements and report unsafe conditions immediately.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. citizen to comply with export control laws.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret work instructions.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience identifying surface defects and non-conformities under controlled conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted for about 25% of your work day.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time internship.
About StandardAero
StandardAero provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the aviation and aerospace sectors. The company operates through divisions focused on engine services and component repair. It serves customers across business and commercial aviation, the military, and industrial power markets. Founded in 1911, the organization maintains 49 facilities globally and employs nearly 7,500 people. Its headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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