Quality Engineer Intern (Co-Op)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avibank Manufacturing, Inc. in North Hollywood, CA, is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer Intern to join our aerospace quality team.

The role targets current 3rd-year+ Mechanical Engineering students seeking hands-on experience in quality within a dynamic aerospace organization. The intern will support safety, develop SPC/in-process forms, manage nonconformance data, assist root cause analysis, and participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently a college student in a Mechanical Engineering program focusing on Quality/Lean Manufacturing.
• Prior internship/Co-op experience in quality is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with MS Office; basic data analysis and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safety in daily tasks and adhere to safety policies.
• Assist in developing SPC and in-process inspection forms.
• Maintain nonconformance data for metrics and reporting.
• Assist in root cause evaluations and corrective actions.
• Review fixturing and dimensional conformance and document work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Assist MRB activities and prepare leadership presentations.

Skills

MS Office

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Algebra basics

Excel

Pivot tables

VBA

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Blueprints

GD&T

Inspection tools

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

North Hollywood

Division

EPD

Company

Avibank

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Intern

Opportunity ID

23836

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for current students in their 3rd year or above seeking hands-on experience in aerospace quality within a dynamic and collaborative aerospace organization.

Working with experienced professionals in the Quality Department ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a safe manner, adhering to all company safety policies, be a champion for safety, responsible for supporting the Quality Department in the plan, coordination, and execution of quality control activities to assure delivery of conforming products that meet all company and customer Quality requirements.

This internship is expected to last one year. The role is on-site and can be part-time (20+hours/ week) or full-time, with the schedule determined based on availability and course load.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner, adheres to safety policies and procedures, and ensures those working in the same area are working safely
• Assist in developing SPC and in-process inspection forms for manufacturing operations
• Develop/maintain nonconformance data for metric generation and analysis
• Assist in root cause evaluations and implementation of corrective actions
• Perform reviews of fixturing, dimensional conformance, and documentation of in-process jobs
• Assist in various continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility
• Support MRB activities as directed
• Create presentations to report on current projects to Leadership team
• Performs other duties as required

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as basic algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Particularly Microsoft Excel
• Desired experience with pivot tables, VBA, or other coding language

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with common inspection tools and their capabilities.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and GD&T basics.
• Technical writing experience (e.g., Work Instructions, Process Procedures, etc.)

Required Experience

• Prior experience as a Quality Engineer Co-op/Intern desired but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
• Demands of a manufacturing environment

Required Education

• Current Junior or Senior in College graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree with a focus on Quality/Lean Manufacturing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $23.00 to $25.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.