Quality Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Crane Company • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineering Intern at our Fort Walton beach, FL location for the summer of 2026. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! Description: The Quality Engineering Intern would have the unique experience of interacting directly with senior level quality engineers working directly on problem solving and process improvements. As it relates to the Quality field, they will get exposure to the production of high and low power output power supplies various defense applications. The Quality Engineering Intern will be involved with presenting information, writing reports and process instructions, data mining, developing control plans and KPI's for internal and external customers. In addition, the Quality Engineering Intern will provide support to various functional groups.

Requirements

• The successful applicant will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated problem solving experience and a technical aptitude
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• SPC and Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus
• Experience with database manipulation and mining (Excel/Power BI) nice to have

Responsibilities

• Presenting information
• Writing reports and process instructions
• Data mining
• Developing control plans and KPI's for internal and external customers
• Provide support to various functional groups

Benefits

• You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
• We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
• Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
• In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.
• FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
• At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.
• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern