Quality Engineer Intern

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support quality inspections, monitor operational compliance, and provide QA oversight across design, analysis, and production teams.

This internship focuses on implementing quality metrics, driving improvements, and collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to uphold product quality and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Report supplier performance and quality to management.
• Ensure compliance to Cirrus quality system and requirements.
• Qualify or disqualify suppliers according to organizational standards.
• Maintain relationships with supplier, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory departments.
• Maintain product quality acceptance standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Gather information to evaluate supplier processes for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate company and quality objectives to suppliers.
• Run and maintain internal quality metrics and action plans.
• Issue corrective actions and follow-up for nonconformances.

Skills

Quality inspections

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Quality Engineer Intern is responsible for quality inspections and for monitoring of operations for compliance to client and regulatory requirements.Provides quality assurance related oversight, support, and consultation for technical engineering, design, analysis related work. Establishes and evaluates the implementation of the quality assurance program and communicates quality information and trends. Contributes to a broad cross-section of product lines and interfaces with all parts of the technical and support communities. Understands and is technically knowledgeable in multiple engineering disciplines.

This role is responsible to implement improved quality metrics and measurements, ensure that practices are followed consistently across the organization, and drive new quality initiatives across the development organization.

Responsibilities

• Report supplier performance and quality to management
• Ensure compliance to the Cirrus quality system and requirements
• Track and qualify or disqualify suppliers according to organization's standards
• Maintain successful relationships with suppl, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory departments
• Maintains product quality acceptance standards
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action to improve product quality
• Gathers information to evaluate supplier processes to determine applicable quality and regulatory requirements are met
• Communicate company and quality assurance objectives and goals to suppliers
• Runs and maintains internal quality metrics, reports, and facilitates action plans
• Issues corrective actions and provides proper follow-up for quality system and product nonconformances

Additional Requirements:Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check. Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.