Quality Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

HEICO; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Capewell Aerial Systems in South Windsor, CT invites a Quality Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in aerospace quality engineering and contribute to meaningful improvements. You will perform operational tasks, work on projects, and maintain a safe workspace while collaborating with peers and presenting outcomes to management at the internship's end.

This internship also serves as a gateway to full-time employment, with selection based on performance and evolving

Qualifications

• Seeking students with an engineering focus pursuing a degree.
• Interest in aerospace quality engineering and process improvements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality engineering tasks within aerospace projects.
• Complete operational tasks and project-based work as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with employees to meet department goals.
• Present learnings and outcomes to management at internship end.
• Opportunity to transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Team collaboration

Presentations

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Job description

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
Capewell Aerial Systems –South Windsor, CT

What You Will Do

• Gain firsthand experience with the challenges of the aerospace industry and quality engineering, while contributing to meaningful business improvements.
• Complete operational tasks and project-based work.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
• Present your work and learning outcomes to management at the end of the internship.
• This internship also serves as a gateway to full-time employment, and we’re looking for students who are excited about continuing their journey with us after graduation. Full-time employment is not guaranteed and will depend on individual performance during the internship as well as the company’s evolving business needs.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where all require safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes