Quality Engineer Internship

Job description

Quality Engineer Internship

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2026-174799

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Quality management

Job title

Quality Engineer Internship

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract period

3 Months

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Part-time

Job description

Description & Summary:

The Quality Engineering Intern will actively support the Quality Engineering (QE) function within their assigned area, ensuring the quality and airworthiness of assembly components and repairs. This role includes hands-on involvement in the development, implementation, and communication of quality engineering methods to maintain compliance with internal and regulatory standards. The intern will contribute to corrective action processes and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost reduction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner cross-functionally to establish and uphold quality standards across processes, programs, and maintenance/repair activities.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of quality inspection and test procedures; participate in internal quality audits.

• Support the implementation of corrective actions, ensuring they meet or exceed quality and reliability targets and that documentation is compliant with relevant standards.

• Carry out root cause analyses and corrective action processes on nonconformities; engage in continuous improvement projects.

• Compile and present reports to support internal and customer-facing operations.

Special Project:

• Using PowerBI, develop and implement key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards for critical processes. These metrics will be designed to provide actionable insights for key stakeholders and drive targeted improvements within the organization.

Qualifications – Basic:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Engineering degree program (or related technical field).

• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or similar data processing applications for analyzing and driving actions from data.

Qualifications – Preferred:

• Exposure to electromechanical products (through academic projects or extracurricular activities).

• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes such as molding, machining, welding, or assembly.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Understanding of electronic/electrical specifications and standards, including both commercial and military requirements.

Candidate skills & requirements

This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware.

Annual salary

tbd

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes