Materials Engineering Support Intern (911)

VSE AVIATION • Independence, KS

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About The Position

At VSE, we are proud to foster a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our Internship Program reflects these values by offering students meaningful opportunities to contribute to real projects that support our customers, our teams, and our mission. We are excited to welcome our next class of interns and provide an environment where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is supported, and every contribution matters. Interns at VSE gain hands-on experience, expand their skill sets, and work alongside dedicated professionals who are invested in their growth and success. INTERN JOB TITLE: Materials Engineering Support Intern PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The intern will partner with senior engineers to support readiness activities for special process validation labs. Responsibilities include identifying required laboratories, establishing contact lists, reviewing qualification requirements, and mapping relationships with vendor labs. The intern will also support the development of validation workflows to reduce scheduling risks associated with vendor special process qualifications. Deliverables include a qualification readiness tracker, updated vendor lab database, and a recommended process for ongoing lab qualification management.

Requirements

• General engineering principles
• drawing/specification interpretation
• data analysis
• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• identifying required laboratories
• establishing contact lists
• reviewing qualification requirements
• mapping relationships with vendor labs
• support the development of validation workflows to reduce scheduling risks associated with vendor special process qualifications
• Deliverables include a qualification readiness tracker
• updated vendor lab database
• recommended process for ongoing lab qualification management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed