Quality Engineering Intern

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Quality Engineering Intern to support the Quality team in ensuring purchased materials, components, and assemblies meet all required specifications.

This role provides hands-on exposure to supplier quality processes, inspection methods, data analysis, and supplier performance activities.

The intern will work closely with Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Procurement, and Engineering to assist with daily task and ongoing projects.

You must be a self-starting problem solver to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues.

Strong communication skills are essential to understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.

Intern Responsibilities may include:


* Support Incoming inspection activities including reviewing drawings and specifications


* Assist Quality Engineers with supplier issues, including root cause and corrective actions


* Track supplier performance metrics


* Support engineering teams with FAI's


* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts reducing defects from suppliers


* Assist with defect data analytics and material to be presented by engineers


* Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering


* Participate and interact with other interns in sector wide activities


* Develop understanding of our Quality Management System

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Enrolled in an accredited technical Bachelor's degree program (but not limited to):


* Hardware - Mechanical, Electrical


* Industrial Engineering


* Systems Engineering


* Software - Computer Science


* Computer Engineering


* Engineering Management


* Mathematics


* Physics


* Information Systems


* Quality Management

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:


* Hands-on experience with Electronics Assemblies


* Outstanding communication skills


* Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience


* Capacity and motivation for hard work


* Experience in defense electronics industry


* Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices


* Knowledge of Quality Management Systems


* Relevant quality certifications


* Technical internships/co-ops


* Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100

#LI-AZ1 Why Roanoke, Virginia?


* Lower cost of living


* Family-friendly area


* Career and economic growth


* Scenic beauty


* Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:


* Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off


* Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future


* Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts


* Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available


* Flexible Vacation & PTO


* Paid Parental Leave


* Generous Employee Referral Program


* Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Te...