Intern - Junior Project Leader Orleans

We are seeking a motivated
Junior Project Leader Intern
to support project coordination and execution within Quality and Manufacturing Engineering. This internship provides hands‑on experience in leading and contributing to small‑scale projects in a composites and wind energy environment.

As an intern, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Technical Leadership to gain practical exposure to project management, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support and assist in coordinating quality and continuous improvement projects, including helping develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Participate in and help document cross‑functional sessions (e.g., FMEA, lessons learned, process improvement discussions)
• Track project milestones, action items, and risks, and assist with status reporting to stakeholders

• Assist with tracking nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Contribute to audit preparation and support internal/external audits (AS9100D / ISO 9001)
• Help with data collection, analysis, and reporting using Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams on project‑related activities

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM field
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint or Power BI is a plus
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands‑on environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to work on‑site in the New Orleans area for the duration of the internship

• Real‑world project leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to industry quality standards and audit processes
• Hands‑on experience working with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Opportunity to contribute meaningful improvements to operational processes