Quality Engineer Intern

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern in Duluth, MN to support quality inspections and monitor operations for compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The role helps implement the quality assurance program, communicates trends, and collaborates across engineering and support teams.

You will assist in developing and tracking quality metrics, perform root cause analysis, and participate in action plans to improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Currently 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.

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 Supply, 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

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.