Long-term Internship - Quality Engineering

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Long-term Intern (multi-semester) to join our Quality Engineering team based in Grand Prairie, TX. You will be part of a team that performs studies of production and repair station operations and analyzes data to determine areas needing improvement. You’ll provide support to improve quality processes, operational efficiency and workflow.

Requirements

Must be currently located in DFW metro area as this is a multi-semester/onsite internship
High School diploma and currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Associate’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.
Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
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.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily.
This job opportunity requires ability to work in the US without current, or future, need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD and VBA proficiency are preferred.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%.
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

Responsibilities

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 Helicopters 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 with NAS 412.
Other duties as assigned.