Long-term Internship - Quality Engineering

Airbus; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Long-term Intern to join our Quality Engineering team.

This multi-semester internship focuses on studies of production and repair station operations and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, support quality processes, and enhance efficiency. You will work onsite near Dallas/Fort Worth and gain hands-on experience with problem solving, lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and visual management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and enrolled in Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace preferred.
• AutoCAD and VBA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality team with problem solving, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement projects.
• Learn root cause analysis and support improvement efforts in Airbus Helicopters processes.
• Update visual management schemes and metrics to aid production operations.
• Document 5S scores and assist in NAS 412 compliance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

G Suite

AutoCAD

VBA

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in aerospace/engineering/manufacturing

Job description

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Job Description: Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Long-term Intern (multi-semester) to join our Quality Engineering team based in Grand Prairie, TX. You will be part of a team that performs studies of production and repair station operations and analyzes data to determine areas needing improvement. You’ll provide support to improve quality processes, operational efficiency and workflow.

Meet the Team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your Working Environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your Challenges:

Project/Daily Support: 40%

• Assist Quality team by supporting problem solving, transformation, lean manufacturing, process/continuous improvement, innovation and six sigma projects.

Process/Continuous Improvement: 40%

• Learn the root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes at Airbus Helicopters and assist/participate in improvement efforts.

Visual Management & Metrics: 10%

• Update visual management schemes, metrics, and support analysis and tools to assist in operating manufacturing.

5S, Housekeeping & FOD Support: 10%

• Document 5S scores, housekeeping audits and FOD levels. Assist in compliance with NAS 412.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Must be currently located in DFW metro area as this is a multi-semester/onsite internship
• High School diploma and currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree program for aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
• Some office work environment preferred. Must be well organized and have good time management skills. Ability to use computers and associated software.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Requires use of computer and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite. AutoCAD and VBA proficiency are preferred.
• Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Required daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Required daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Required daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Required daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely required.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Required daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Required infrequently.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Required daily.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: steel toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

This job opportunity requires ability to work in the US without current, or future, need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Support to Management

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .