2027 Intern Quality Engineer Lycoming Williamsport PA

Textron; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit upon full-time

Job summary

Textron's Lycoming Engines is offering a 2027 Intern - Quality Engineer role in Williamsport, PA. The intern will support quality planning, requirements analysis, supplier interface, inspection planning, and process improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to real engineering challenges within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of statistics and how to apply it to engineering problems.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality planning activities: develop Quality Plan, QA Directive, Inspection Plan for projects.
• Review customer contracts: analyze requirements and define definitions.
• Interface with Supplier Quality Engineering to guide and support supplier issues.
• Apply inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
• Participate in process improvement via monitoring, root cause analysis, audits, and failure analysis.
• Contribute to design document reviews and help develop fabrication/build processes and standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to perform Quality Engineering functions.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Task prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Who We Are

We are Lycoming Engines, best known as a world leader in aircraft engines. Here at Lycoming Engines, we produce four-, six-, and eight-cylinder aircraft engines that power 60% of the world’s general aviation fleet. For nearly 100 years, we have earned a reputation for reliability and flexibility with our extensive range of aircraft engines trusted by pilots, owners, and general aviation enthusiasts. Lycoming Engines takes great pride in being the only U.S. owned and operated aviation piston engine manufacturer, and we build every engine as though we were going to fly it ourselves.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

Learn more about our products and history at Lycoming.com and TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Reviewing customer contracts; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definition
• Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues
• Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis
• Participates in design document reviews and assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands‑on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines Primary Location: US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 4:00:00 AM Job Number: 342719