Quality Engineering Intern

RAM Aerospace • St. George, UT

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About The Position

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern for a part-time, semester-based role working alongside its Quality team in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to quality functions supporting precision components for commercial and defense customers, contributing to meaningful work while developing practical skills and industry knowledge.

The role supports RAM's AS9100-compliant quality management system and controlled documentation; inspection activities on the shop floor; nonconformance and corrective-action processes; quality data analysis and reporting; and preparation and execution of internal audits. The intern will learn about engineering drawings, GD&T, precision measurement, structured problem solving, and compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum sophomore standing required.
• Basic understanding of quality engineering concepts gained through coursework, including statistics, inspection methods, or quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical work and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data organization and basic analysis.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, technically demanding aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work accurately and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and shop floor personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Engineering team in maintaining and improving RAM's AS9100-compliant quality management system.
• Support development, review, and updating of quality procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Shadow and support the inspection team on the shop floor, learning dimensional and mechanical inspection of precision aerospace components.
• Assist with documentation and tracking of nonconforming material reports (NCRs) and corrective action requests (CARs).
• Support root cause analysis efforts using structured problem-solving tools.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality performance data, including defect trends, inspection yields, and supplier quality metrics.
• Assist in preparing reports and visual dashboards on quality performance.
• Assist with preparation and execution of internal quality audits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern