Mission Systems Supplier Quality Intern (Summer 2027)

ISU Research Park; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace's Mission Systems is seeking a Summer 2027 Supplier Quality Intern to support supplier quality certifications, compliance waivers, and ERP updates. The role involves collaborating with the Global Supplier Quality Compliance team to identify risks and noncompliance gaps, and assisting site Quality teams with measurements and presentations.

You will gain knowledge of aerospace quality requirements, ASL compliance, and project management while working remotely in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or Technology.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience managing projects, schedules, deliverables, or budgets.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier quality certifications and compliance waivers; update ERP with certification expiration dates and supplier/part number data.
• Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality Compliance team; prioritize assessments and updates and create a compliance gap matrix.
• Support site Quality teams; document supplier nonconformances and assist with monthly metrics, customer presentations, and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives; track process turnbacks, lead or support skip-lot activities, and submit escalation requests when needed.

Skills

Project management

Quality management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Systems Supplier Quality Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Maintain supplier quality certifications and compliance waivers: Update ERP systems with supplier quality management system certification expiration dates. Reflect changes in supplier or part number quality information records.

Collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality Compliance team: Prioritize supplier assessments and updates for Mission Systems. Review procedure updates and new releases to create a compliance gap matrix identifying risks and noncompliance.

Support site Quality teams: Ensure supplier nonconformances are clearly documented and defined. Assist with monthly metrics, customer presentations, and process improvements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives: Track and analyze process turnbacks, highlighting high-impact items for improvement. Lead or support product skip lot activities to reduce incoming inspection backlogs. Submit escalation requests or workflows for urgent quality needs.

What You Will Learn:

Gain knowledge of aerospace and U.S. Government Quality Requirements and how to track and maintain ASL compliance across the supply chain.

Develop project management skills and learn how to work efficiently and effectively in a remote position within a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Actively pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or Technology and enrolled through the completion of the internship session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience using Microsoft Office.

Understanding of Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement.

Experience managing projects, schedules, deliverables, or budgets.