2027 Quality Engineer Intern

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full‑time 10‑week internship

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship, training, and development

Real project work and hands‑on

401(k) vesting credit for full‑time

Alternative schedules at select sites

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles offers a full‑time 10‑week summer internship in manufacturing in Augusta, GA. You’ll gain hands‑on experience by building plans, tooling, and processes for components and assemblies while redesigning tooling to improve operator work environments.

Responsibilities include analyzing layouts, creating standardized work, and improving production flows. Educational candidates pursuing Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering are encouraged to apply, with CAD

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

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.

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

• 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. 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. 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 Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co‑Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 4:13:12 PM