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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron offers a 2027 internship for a Quality Engineer in Lycoming, Williamsport, PA. The role supports quality planning, inspection planning, and supplier quality interfaces within Lycoming Engines, a unit of Textron.

The intern engages in real projects, mentored by experienced engineers across design and manufacturing teams. Qualified candidates are pursuing or have earned a bachelor’s in Engineering or related fields, with knowledge of statistics and strong communication and teamwork skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Task prioritization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA (342719)

Job Number: 342719

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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