Quality Engineer, Summer 2027 Intern

Saab•West Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As Saab has started a new advanced manufacturing operation in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to assist our team in developing a world-class Quality function. Responsibilities will include: Completion of a designated internship project, as assigned by the department manager. The project will be designed to provide the student an opportunity to practice skills and apply knowledge (coursework) by leading and coordinating a quality engineering project with deliverable expectations and providing value-added impact to the operation. Partner with assigned mentor to solicit feedback and direction as needed, regarding the project assignment Job duties will vary but are designed to meet the development needs of the student, as well as provide context for the completion of the assigned project task(s). Learn about and assist in implementation and execution of the Quality Management System principles and processes for this new site. Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement. Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible. Monitor and analyze risk while assisting with risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving. Learn about and participate in internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions. Work with Quality team members to learn about quality principles and systems. Champions Saab Company values of Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support

Requirements

Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Quality, Business Management or similar field, at an accredited university.
Completed Freshman year in academic curriculum as of hire date (fall 2026)
Coursework or previous experience with Quality Systems, testing and inspection methodologies.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Excellent communication and team building experience.
Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Completion of a designated internship project, as assigned by the department manager.
Partner with assigned mentor to solicit feedback and direction as needed, regarding the project assignment.
Learn about and assist in implementation and execution of the Quality Management System principles and processes for this new site.
Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement.
Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible.
Monitor and analyze risk while assisting with risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving.
Learn about and participate in internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions.
Work with Quality team members to learn about quality principles and systems.
Champions Saab Company values of Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support