2026 Quality Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern

HEXCEL Corp • Kent, WA

33d • $21 - $23

About The Position

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a Summer Internship that offers real-world experience and personal growth? At Hexcel, we're not just offering a typical internship; we're providing an immersive journey in the aerospace and defense industry where you'll tackle exciting projects, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable skills. Join us and discover the difference a hands-on experience can make in shaping your future and where you can make a meaningful impact. Our Kent, WA location is seeking a 2026 Quality Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern Summary pay range: $21.00 -$23.00 hourly wage rate. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with minimum of 2 years completed at an accredited college or university in Engineering.
• Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities.
• Passionate about aerospace, manufacturing and innovation
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks/handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and show strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficient use of, MS-Excel, MS-Word and MS-Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245 (A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Support risk evaluation, risk mitigation and process monitoring activities utilizing Data Analysis, Process monitoring, Process control, and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Assist Quality Engineers with Corrective Action Systems
• Identify and implement composite manufacturing improvements
• Quality inspection activities
• Engineering lab work using basic hand tools.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data and create basic test reports given an example format
• Perform assigned tasks on schedule within budgeted hours
• Supply visibility to management of potential problems

Benefits

• 10-week paid full-time position.
• Stipend will be provided for interns residing over 50 miles from location to assist with housing and transportation for eligible drivers (interns are responsible for any out of budget expense)
• Round-trip Airfare to and from location (outside of stipend)
• In-house Hexcel Intern Program Specialist available for logistics assistance/questions/concerns during entire internship
• Networking with cross-functional professionals and fellow interns
• Attend and participate in Lunch & Learn sessions featuring guest speakers and industry insights.
• Engage in volunteer events organized by the company, giving back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees