About the role#
As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will work on real projects alongside experienced professionals. This internship provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to aviation and aerospace manufacturing processes.
What you'll do#
- Review engineering and manufacturing information, including new designs, specifications, bills of materials, and production drawings.
- Conduct quality planning and provide approvals for purchase requisitions, process plans, and shop orders.
- Analyze data and metrics to identify failure modes, trends, and process variations to improve quality.
- Perform technical engineering work that may involve complex features like conflicting design requirements or difficult coordination.
- Communicate daily with production teams to address defects and prevent future recurrences.
- Interface with engineering and supply chain functions to resolve quality issues.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or completion of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Quality Engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, with Power BI skills being a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills for working with management and peers.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is located in Slidell, Louisiana.
About Textron
Textron is a multi-industry company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1923, the firm operates across the aviation, defense, industrial, and finance sectors. It maintains a global network and manages several brands including Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Lycoming. The company employs more than 10,000 people.
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