Quality Engineer Intern

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

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Summer Quality Engineer Intern in Bridgeton, MO. The role supports the Quality Engineering team by reviewing supplier FAIRs, creating inspection checklists, and developing QA instructions while assisting manufacturing and quality operations.

The internship aims to provide hands-on experience in product and supplier quality within a defense engineering environment through meaningful projects and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and currently a Junior or higher in a BS program in a related engineering field.
• Interest in the manufacturing side of engineering, including product and supplier quality.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to review technical documents and test materials.
• Good communication and collaborative skills across teams.

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 Manufacturing and Quality teams as directed by Quality Management.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure consistent application of quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Quality Engineer Intern

Location: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

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 E lectrical, 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.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.