Quality Engineering Internship (Co-op)

Precision Castparts Corp.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) invites a co-op engineering student to apply classroom principles to manufacturing challenges, emphasizing quality and process improvement. The role blends plant time (50–60%) with collaboration on projects to develop requirements for processes.

The position supports learning with increasing responsibility, interaction with customers/vendors, and cross‑functional project work, aligning with PCC’s manufacturing leadership.

Qualifications

• Full‑time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; good writing and interpersonal skills.
• Hours: 20 hours per week minimum.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles learned in school to hands‑on situations and quality evaluations.
• Progressively assume responsibility in quality engineering during the co‑op.
• Interact with PCC customers and vendors to help improve processes.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Math & analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) invites a co-op student in engineering to apply principles learned in school to hands‑on manufacturing challenges.

The assignment emphasizes learning with increasing responsibility and a strong focus on quality and process improvement. The student will spend 50–60% of time in the manufacturing plant, interact with PCC customers and vendors, and participate in project teams to develop requirements and specifications for new and existing processes.

Qualifications

• Full‑time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• This position requires 20 hours per week minimum.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; good writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles learned in school to hands‑on situations and quality evaluations.
• Progressively assume responsibility in quality engineering during the co‑op.
• Interact with PCC customers and vendors to help improve processes.

Skills

• Engineering knowledge
• Must have excellent mathematical, analytical, problem solving and organizations skills
• Possess a strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in cross‑functional

Education

• Minimum second year in Bachelor's in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• Hours may be slightly modified to accommodate for school schedule. Intern position will be flexible to work around breaks, weekly school schedule, etc.

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.

Pay & Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20 to $23 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.

National Security and Export Controls:

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.

About PCC

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.

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.