2027 Quality Engineer Intern

Textron; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship stipend

Mentorship and development programs

On-site at Textron facilities

Job summary

Textron is seeking a 2027 Quality Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Augusta, GA site. You will build tooling, influence process improvements, and analyze production layouts to enhance product flow.

Work with experienced professionals on real projects, develop standardized work, and contribute to quality initiatives while the team mentors your growth throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies.
• Redesign tooling to improve operators’ work environments.
• Analyze layouts and production processes to improve facility layouts for product flow.
• Create reference documents and standardized work for new or improved processes.
• Analyze quality concerns, make recommendations for improvement, and implement ideas.
• Explore new equipment and software that can reduce scrap and downtime and recommend changes to production flow to implement recommendations.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s including PPM, line disruptions and days to close non‑conforming material tickets (NCMT).
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Evaluate production processes to increase productivity and investigate methods to enhance the product.
• Coordinate material and tooling availability with appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

2027 Quality Engineer Intern

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies.
• Redesign tooling to improve operators’ work environments.
• Analyze layouts and production processes to improve facility layouts for product flow.
• Creating reference documents and standardized work for new or improved processes.
• Analyze quality concerns, make recommendations for improvement, and implement ideas.
• Exploring new equipment and software that can reduce scrap and downtime and recommend changes to production flow to implement recommendations.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s including PPM, line disruptions and days to close non‑conforming material tickets (NCMT).
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Evaluate production processes to increase productivity and investigate methods to enhance the product.
• Coordinate material and tooling availability with appropriate stakeholders.

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

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

Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office applications, CAD
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and drive to complete tasks and assignments

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. 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 Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co‑Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:13:12 PM
Job Number: 343146