Quality Engineer Intern

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Summer Quality Engineer Intern for our Bridgeton, MO facility to support the Quality Engineering team. You will review supplier FAIRs, develop inspection checklists and QA instructions, and assist manufacturing and quality operations as directed by Quality Management.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an engineering degree with an interest in manufacturing quality and supplier quality, with strong attention to detail and collaborative communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering field with junior status or higher.
• Interest in manufacturing quality and supplier quality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Basic understanding of quality principles and testing methods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier FAIRs for accuracy and compliance.
• Create detailed inspection checklists to support quality and manufacturing.
• Develop Quality Assurance Instructions (QAI) to guide inspection activities.
• Support EATC Manufacturing and Quality teams as directed.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Maintain documentation and records for audits and quality reviews.
• Identify quality issues or process gaps and communicate them.
• Assist continuous improvement initiatives within Quality.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and build a network.
• Perform varied tasks to gain exposure to engineering staff and practices.
• Support and promote the organization's mission and culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Systems Engineering

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job description:

Job ID: 115042

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Summer Quality Engineer Intern for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role provides essential support to the Quality Engineering team by reviewing supplier FAIRs, developing Inspection Checklists and Quality Assurance Instructions (QAI), and assisting EATC Manufacturing and Quality operations as directed by Quality Management. The position helps ensure consistent quality standards and smooth coordination across engineering and manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will have an interest in the manufacturing side of engineering to include but not limited to product quality and supplier quality. The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier FAIRs for accuracy and compliance
• Create detailed Inspection Checklists to support quality and manufacturing processes
• Develop Quality Assurance Instructions (QAI) to guide inspection and verification activities
• Provide support to EATC Manufacturing and Quality teams as directed by Quality Management
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure consistent application of quality standards
• Assist in maintaining documentation and records required for audits and quality reviews
• Help identify and communicate quality issues or process gaps
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality organization
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor’s program in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
• Interest in the manufacturing side of engineering but not limited to product quality and supplier quality
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and interpret technical documents and test materials
• Basic understanding of quality principles, testing methods, or engineering processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

The salary range for this position is $41,011.00/year - $53,315.00/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY #INDLSYS

Profile description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, CA.

We offer

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule