Quality Engineering Co-Op: Data-Driven QA & Process Improvement

Cessna Aircraft Company; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CWC Textron is seeking a Quality Engineering Co-Op in Michigan. You will support quality investigations, data analysis, and process improvements while collaborating with engineers and production teams.

The role involves hands-on data work using Excel and Minitab, assisting with capability studies, and participating in quality meetings. 20–40 hours weekly, pursuing a technical bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with statistics and data analysis.
• Familiarity with structured problem solving methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exposure to automotive quality systems, SPC, or quality tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Engineers with investigations of quality concerns, customer complaints, and internal nonconformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis and data analysis of manufacturing processes.
• Utilize Excel, Minitab, or similar tools to organize and analyze data.
• Assist with capability studies, gage studies, and statistical analysis projects.
• Support scrap and customer quality reporting activities.
• Help verify effectiveness of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support review and follow-up of customer concerns and rejected material reports.
• Participate in customer and internal quality meetings as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Statistics & data analysis

Structured problem solving

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Automotive quality systems awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

CWC Textron is seeking a Quality Engineering Co-Op in Michigan. You will support quality investigations, data analysis, and process improvements while collaborating with engineers and production teams.

The role involves hands-on data work using Excel and Minitab, assisting with capability studies, and participating in quality meetings. 20–40 hours weekly, pursuing a technical bachelor’s degree.