2026 Internship - Quality Assurance Engineer (Metal Bond)

2026 Internship - Quality Assurance Engineer (Metal Bond)

Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Support of quality improvements in products and processes and provide guidance in matters relating to regulatory and oversight environments Support various production areas across Fabrication, Assembly Aircraft Completions and Delivery, as well as functional areas such as Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop and revise Quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant to current practices.

Conduct Government and FAA requested audits and investigations and report on corrective action steps taken to prevent recurrences when necessary.

Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.

Conduct process or product based audits in production or functional areas or within the supply base (external suppliers).

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Professional and diplomatic demeanor

Strong sense of accountability and integrity

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects

Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment

Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws.? If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.?

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Recruiting Timeline : Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company : Textron Aviation

Primary Location : US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function : Manufacturing

Schedule : Full-time

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Job Type : Internship / Co-Op

Shift : First Shift

Job Posting : 09 / 01 / 2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM

Job Number : 333193