Summer Internship - Quality Assurance

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Networking events

Facility tours

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is offering a Summer 2027 Intern opportunity in Mobile, AL within the Quality Assurance department.

You will work under a mentor on real-world problems, gain hands-on experience, tour facilities, and build a professional network during a 10–12 week program. You will develop problem-solving skills, learn root-cause analysis, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while supporting daily QA activities and compliance topics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree program in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing in progress.
• Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality team with problem solving, lean manufacturing, process improvement and six sigma projects.
• Learn root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes.
• Update visual management schemes, metrics and tools for manufacturing operations.
• Document 5S scores and housekeeping audits.

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Summer 2027 Interns to join our Quality Assurance department based in Mobile, AL. These positions are designed to provide students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation through practical experience focused in several areas of the aviation manufacturing industry. Over the course of our 10-12-week internship program, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in their field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Gain on the job experience
• Experience our products up close by touring our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future industry leader

Meet the Team

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment

On 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your Challenges

• Assist Quality team by supporting problem solving, transformation, lean manufacturing, process/continuous improvement, innovation and six sigma projects.
• Learn the root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes at Airbus and assist/participate in improvement efforts.
• Update visual management schemes, metrics, and support analysis and tools to assist in operating manufacturing.
• Document 5S scores, housekeeping audits and FOD levels.
• Assist in compliance topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass

Willing to temporarily live in the Mobile, AL metro area during the internship.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent experience and currently enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
• Study in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering majors highly preferred
• Prior Airbus internship experience, highly preferred
• Some office work environment preferred.

Must be well organized and have good time management skills. Ability to use computers and associated software. Requires use of computer and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite. AutoCAD and VBA proficiency are preferred. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft applications, strong knowledge of technical terms. Authorized to Work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to Work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100% Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Required daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Required daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Required daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Required daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely required.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Required daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Required infrequently.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Required daily.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily.

Personal Protective Equipment required: steel toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor#P3M

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company Information

• Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
• Employment Type: Internship
• Experience Level: Student
• Remote Type: On-site
• Job Family: Quality Assurance
• Job Posting End Date: 08.22.2026

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