About the role#
This is a hybrid Quality and Manufacturing Engineering internship at Verus Aerospace. You will support the production of complex machined structural parts for the commercial and defense aerospace sectors. The role involves new part development, process improvement, and troubleshooting production issues. You will work across departments with programmers, production teams, and program managers to resolve discrepancies and manage configuration changes.
What you'll do#
- Conduct internal audits and drive cause and corrective action activities.
- Ensure all processes follow regulations and documentation meets reliability standards.
- Support quality across design, incoming material, production control, and research and development.
- Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) events.
- Liaise with customers regarding quality issues.
- Assist the Engineering department with assigned duties and meet personal workplace goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- At least 1 year of manufacturing quality engineering experience in the aerospace industry (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
- Knowledge of machining practices and supporting processes.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis using tools like Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and 5Y.
- Proficiency in reading engineering documents, blueprints, and models.
- Strong skills in MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, and Visual Manufacturing software.
- Ability to analyze data using mathematical operations, including sampling theory and analysis of variance.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Location & details#
- Location: Tacoma, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: 20 USD per hour.
About Verus Aerospace
Verus Aerospace manufactures aviation and aerospace components. It specializes in machining hard metals and high-speed aluminum. The company operates five Centers of Excellence and provides integrated assembly solutions. Based in Anaheim, California, it employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It is a privately held organization.
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