Engineer Intern

Sierra Sheet & Plate Inc; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Sheet & Plate Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Intern to join our Quality and Metallurgy team.

The internship offers hands-on exposure to metallurgical testing, quality systems, and process improvement in a precision manufacturing setting serving the aerospace metals industry. The intern will work closely with the Chief Metallurgist and Quality Manager to support quality initiatives, audits, and new product qualifications, while applying classroom concepts

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering degree program.
• Coursework or prior project experience in metallurgy, materials characterization, or manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong engineering aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Understanding of basic materials science concepts (e.g., heat treatment, microstructure, mechanical properties).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support yield improvement planning and analysis of material performance data.
• Assist with allocation of plate and sheet materials based on chemistry and mechanical properties.
• Participate in review and release of planned orders in coordination with production and quality teams.
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits (QMS and LMA qualification).
• Support Beta Anneal trials and process documentation.
• Contribute to Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and documentation updates.
• Report quality metrics and help prepare summaries and charts for management review.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Materials Science/Metallurgical/Mechanical Eng student

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

STS Metals is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service.We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Intern to join our Quality and Metallurgy team at Sierra Sheet & Plate (SSP) in Covington, Georgia. This internship provides hands-on exposure to metallurgical testing, quality systems, and process improvement in a precision manufacturing environment serving the aerospace metals industry.The intern will work closely with the Chief Metallurgist and Quality Manager to support ongoing quality and yield-improvement initiatives, prepare for internal audits, and assist with new product qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a career in materials science, metallurgy, or mechanical engineering to apply classroom concepts to real-world manufacturing challenges.Quality & Metallurgical SupportSupport yield improvement planning and analysis of material performance data.Assist with allocation of plate and sheet materials based on chemistry and mechanical properties.Participate in review and release of planned orders in coordination with production and quality teams.Assist in preparation for internal and external audits (QMS and LMA qualification).Support Beta Anneal trials and process documentation.Contribute to Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and documentation updates.Reporting & Data AnalysisHelp stabilize and improve quality engineering reporting processes.Collect and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.Prepare summaries, charts, and reports for review by the metallurgical and quality teams.May also provide support for production, data analytics, and other areas, as neededCurrently enrolled in a Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering degree program.Coursework or prior project experience in metallurgy, materials characterization, or manufacturing processes preferred.Strong engineering aptitude and analytical thinking.Understanding of basic materials science concepts (e.g., heat treatment, microstructure, mechanical properties).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.