Intern, Quality Engineer

Employee Owned Brands, Inc.

. Support Quality Engineering and Quality Management System activities while gaining practical aerospace and manufacturing quality experience .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHiawatha • Iowa • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational understanding of engineering and quality principles, with the ability to support Quality Engineering activities, conduct inspections, and assist in continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in data analysis and documentation, with effective communication skills to collaborate across departments.

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First Article InspectionAS9102 DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisFMEAMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringQuality Management SystemTechnical Drawing InterpretationData AnalysisCorrective ActionContinuous ImprovementObjective Evidence CollectionRisk-Based ActivitiesManufacturing SupportInspection Activities

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationTask ManagementAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Aerospace QualityManufacturing QualityMaterial Review BoardControl PlanSupplier QualityCustomer QualityInternal AuditProcess DocumentationObjective EvidenceTechnical Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Quality Engineering and Quality Management System activities while gaining practical aerospace and manufacturing quality experience
Assist with First Article Inspection activities and AS9102 documentation
Support nonconforming material and Material Review Board activities
Participate in containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness follow-up
Provide Quality support to manufacturing and inspection activities
Assist with internal audit activities and objective evidence collection
Review drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and contract quality clauses
Participate in FMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and other risk-based activities
Collect, analyze, and summarize Quality data and prepare reports, charts, or recommendations
Support supplier and customer Quality activities, source inspections, issue data collection, action tracking, and documentation
Assist with continuous improvement activities and update procedures, work instructions, templates, or process documentation
Work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Foundational understanding of engineering, manufacturing, mathematics, statistics, or related technical concepts
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and other technical information, or demonstrated ability to learn these skills with guidance
Ability to organize information, maintain accurate records, and distinguish observed facts and objective evidence from assumptions
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks, follow established procedures, ask questions when requirements are unclear, and adjust priorities as directed
Ability to work independently on defined assignments and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods during product testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned company
Background check, physical assessment, and drug screen required as offer contingencies