Long-term Internship - Quality Engineering

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Based in Columbus, MS.

In this role, you’ll perform studies of production and repair station operations and analyze data to resolve areas needing improvement. The Quality Intern provides support to improve quality processes, operational efficiency and workflow.

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Project/Daily Support: 40%

• Assist Quality team by supporting problem solving, transformation, lean manufacturing, process/continuous improvement, innovation and six sigma projects.

Process/Continuous Improvement: 40%

• Learn the root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes at Airbus Helicopters and assist/participate in improvement efforts.

Visual Management & metrics: 10%

• Update visual management schemes, metrics, and support analysis and tools to assist in operating manufacturing.

5S, Housekeeping & FOD Support: 10%

• Document 5S scores, housekeeping audits and FOD levels. Assist in compliance with NAS 412.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be currently local to the Starkville/Columbus, MS area as this is a long‑term, onsite internship opportunity
• High School diploma or equivalent experience and currently enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
• Some office work environment preferred. Must be well organized and have good time management skills. Ability to use computers and associated software.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Requires use of computer and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite. AutoCAD and VBA proficiency are preferred.
• Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
• Excellent communication skills are required as daily interactions occur with internal customers, external customers, support departments, and peers.

• 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…