2027 Internship - Quality Engineer (Able - Mesa, AZ)

Textron; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer intern to help develop and implement quality control procedures in an MR&O environment, gaining hands-on experience on real projects with experienced professionals.

Responsibilities include audits, supplier inspections, RCCA investigations, writing procedures, KPI tracking, and supporting continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Summer internships are 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, onsite in Mesa, AZ; applicants must be authorized

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of QA practices and ISO/AS9110 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring compliance to customer, ISO/AS9110 and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Participate in product, process, or RCCA investigations and provide technical assistance of resolutions.
• Assist in internal & external audits and provide objective evidence of compliance.
• Conduct source inspection at supplier facility; including documentation/certification review, dimensional inspection, and conformance to purchase order requirements.
• Review technical requirements and approve purchase orders to ensure they are flowed down.
• Write and revise quality procedures as necessary.
• Assist Quality Manager with developing and implementing quality programs, including tracking, analyzing and reporting KPI’s.
• Write and follow up on internal and external corrective actions for root cause analysis.
• Analyze, identify, and implement manufacturing and/or business process improvements.
• Perform initial investigation of all customer warranty claims.
• Provide support in developing and evaluating process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions, and process audits.
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and process/work instructions.
• Assist in establishing technical advice & maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement to cross-functional teams.
• Work towards completing assigned project(s).

Skills

Surface treatments

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Eng

Job 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.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer intern is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing quality control procedures in an MR&O environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with ensuring compliance to customer, ISO/AS9110 and AS9100, FAA regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in product, process, or RCCA investigations and provide technical assistance of resolutions.
• Assist in internal & external audits and provide objective evidence of compliance.
• Conduct source inspection at supplier facility; including, documentation/certification review, dimensional inspection, and complete conformance to purchase order requirement as necessary
• Review technical requirements and approve purchase orders to ensure technical requirements are flowed down
• Write and revise quality procedures as necessary
• Assist Quality Manager with developing and implementing quality programs, including tracking, analyzing and reporting KPI’s
• Write and follow up on internal and external corrective actions for root cause analysis
• Analyze, identify, and implement manufacturing and/or business process improvements
• Perform initial investigation of all customer warranty claims.
• Provide support in the way of development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of- control conditions, and process audits.
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and process/work instructions.
• Assist in establishing technical advice & maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement to cross-functional teams
• Work towards completing assigned project(s).

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of surface treatments, stripping, blasting, machining, grinding, welding, shot peening, heat treatments, blending, bonding and NDT as it relates to component repair & overhaul.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicated internally and externally.
• Ability to make critical decisions and problem solve to improve business processes.

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.

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.

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.

Primary Location

US-Arizona-Mesa

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM