Quality Intern

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next‑generation technology and platform development, large‑scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

The Quality Intern supports product assurance, documentation, data analysis, and continuous improvement in an aerospace manufacturing environment under the guidance of experienced Quality personnel.

• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, including ballooned drawings and AS9102 forms.
• Review and organize inspection records, certifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collect and summarize quality data, including defects, scrap, rework, and process performance.
• Support nonconformance, MRB, and corrective action activities under Quality supervision.
• Perform basic dimensional inspection using standard hand tools after training.
• Support internal audits, process reviews, and assigned follow‑up actions.
• Maintain controlled work instructions, procedures, forms, and quality records.
• Participate in shop‑floor learning and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accurate documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, and seek clarification when needed.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, measurement, or GD&T preferred.
• Interest in aerospace manufacturing, inspection, quality systems, or continuous improvement.

• High school technical program or an undergraduate Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical program.

Shift: Days

Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Part‑Time

Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington

Category: Quality Control

Req Number: QUA‑26‑00014

Position: Quality Intern

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt