Quality Engineering Intern

RAM Aerospace • Saint George, UT

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About The Position

RAM Aerospace is hiring a part-time, semester-based Quality Engineering Intern to work 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 intern will support RAM’s AS9100-compliant quality management system and controlled documentation, and shadow and assist the inspection team with dimensional and mechanical inspection of aerospace components. The role also provides experience documenting and tracking nonconforming material reports and corrective action requests, supporting root cause analysis, analyzing quality performance data, and helping prepare and conduct internal quality audits. The position is intended for engineering students seeking practical experience in aerospace quality engineering.

Requirements

• 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.
• Basic understanding of quality engineering concepts from 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.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Engineering team in maintaining and improving RAM’s AS9100-compliant quality management system.
• Support the 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.
• Gain familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and precision measurement instruments used to verify parts against specifications.
• Assist with documentation and tracking of nonconforming material reports (NCRs) and corrective action requests (CARs).
• Support root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools and learn how corrective actions are implemented across the organization.
• 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 the preparation and execution of internal quality audits.
• Gain exposure to audit methodology and support compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off (PTO) 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