Aerospace Materials Quality Data Intern

STS Metals Inc; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

STS Metals Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern in Irwindale, CA to develop a structured test result database and support data-driven material performance projections across variables such as size, chemistry, and forging method.

You will collaborate with external labs and testing vendors to establish direct data feeds, design control charts, and work with quality engineers to validate outputs. This hands-on role blends aerospace materials analysis with data-centric quality processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degree program.
• Coursework or prior project experience in metallurgy, materials characterization, or manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong engineering aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow technical guidance and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to move between office and shop-floor environments.
• Standing, walking, bending, and light lifting may be required depending on the department.
• Noise levels may range from quiet (office) to loud (production floor).

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize material test data from multiple laboratories.
• Develop a database that supports data visualization and performance projection.
• Establish direct data feeds from testing vendors to streamline information flow.
• Create and maintain control charts for ongoing monitoring of material performance.
• Collaborate with quality engineers to validate and analyze data outputs.
• Support additional quality improvement projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong engineering aptitude

Analytical thinking

Organizational and documentation

Communication skills

Education

Materials Science

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

STS Metals Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern in Irwindale, CA to develop a structured test result database and support data-driven material performance projections across variables such as size, chemistry, and forging method.

You will collaborate with external labs and testing vendors to establish direct data feeds, design control charts, and work with quality engineers to validate outputs. This hands-on role blends aerospace materials analysis with data-centric quality processes.