Quality Engineering Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Textron; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Crewed Land) in Slidell, LA. You’ll gain hands-on quality engineering experience on real projects alongside experienced professionals, supporting reviews of designs, BOMs, and manufacturing plans while learning to analyze data to prevent defects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related fields, with strong Excel skills; Power BI a plus, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient in MS Excel; Power BI is a plus
• U.S. citizen able to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering and manufacturing information (designs, drawings, BOMs, etc.)
• Conducts reviews and approves purchase requisitions, design drawings, and shop orders
• Monitors data to identify trends and process variation to improve quality
• Performs quality engineering work requiring technical competence
• Collaborates with Production to mitigate recurring defects
• Interacts with other engineering and supply chain functions on quality issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BSc in Quality Engineering

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BSc in Industrial Engineering

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Crewed Land) in Slidell, LA. You’ll gain hands-on quality engineering experience on real projects alongside experienced professionals, supporting reviews of designs, BOMs, and manufacturing plans while learning to analyze data to prevent defects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related fields, with strong Excel skills; Power BI a plus, and