Aerospace Quality Assurance Internship — Hands-On Impact

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is seeking Summer 2027 interns to join our Quality Assurance team in Kinston, NC. This 10-12 week program offers hands-on experience and mentoring in aircraft manufacturing, quality control and process improvement.

Interns will work on real projects, tour facilities, and build professional networks while gaining skills in problem solving, data analysis and teamwork within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with active enrollment in a Bachelor's program in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering majors highly preferred
• Office environment experience and strong time-management skills are desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship is required

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality team with problem solving, transformation, lean manufacturing, and six sigma projects
• Learn root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes
• Update visual management schemes, metrics, and tools to aid operations
• Document 5S scores, audits, and focus on compliance topics
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication in English

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for aerospace, engineering or manufacturing

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering majors preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

AutoCAD

VBA

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is seeking Summer 2027 interns to join our Quality Assurance team in Kinston, NC. This 10-12 week program offers hands-on experience and mentoring in aircraft manufacturing, quality control and process improvement.

Interns will work on real projects, tour facilities, and build professional networks while gaining skills in problem solving, data analysis and teamwork within a supportive manufacturing environment.