Quality Engineer Summer Intern - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many defense programs. AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC SLC is supportive of student education through experiential development. We are currently looking for an intern to support various projects in our Quality Engineering department.

The Quality Engineer Intern will support the Quality Engineering team in ensuring products and processes meet established quality standards. This role provides hands-on experience with quality systems, data analysis, process improvement, and root cause analysis while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing product and process quality data
• Support inspections, audits, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Help document quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection records
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma projects
• Assist with supplier quality activities, including documentation review and data tracking
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams on quality-related issues
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing quality findings and improvements

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  Qualifications

  
  
  
  
  • Actively pursuing an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related field)
  • Basic understanding of quality concepts and tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, control charts) is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  
  
  
  

  Preferred Skills (Optional)

  
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality management systems
  • Experience with data analysis or statistical tools
  • Exposure to manufacturing or production environments
  
  
  
  
  

  Learning Opportunities:

  
  
  
  
  • Hands-on experience with real-world quality engineering projects
  • Exposure to quality systems, audits, and compliance requirements
  • Mentorship from experienced quality engineers
  • Opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and communication skills
  
  
  
  

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  • As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
  
  
  
  
  • Visa sponsorship is not being offered.
  
  
  
  

  How to Apply:

  We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

  Apply at www.albint.com

  We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

  
  Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
  
  This employer uses E-Verify.