Intern - Junior Project Leader

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New Orleans, LA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Support project coordination in Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, assist in quality improvement projects, track milestones, and collaborate with teams.
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Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Leader Intern to support project coordination and execution within Quality and Manufacturing Engineering. This internship provides hands-on experience in leading and contributing to small-scale projects in a composites and wind energy environment.
 
As an intern, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Technical Leadership to gain practical exposure to project management, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support and assist in coordinating quality and continuous improvement projects, including helping develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables
  • Participate in and help document cross-functional sessions (e.g., FMEA, lessons learned, process improvement discussions)
  • Track project milestones, action items, and risks, and assist with status reporting to stakeholders
  • Support Quality Management System (QMS) documentation updates and control 
  • Assist with tracking nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Contribute to audit preparation and support internal/external audits (AS9100D / ISO 9001)
  • Help with data collection, analysis, and reporting using Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI
  • Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams on project-related activities

Required qualifications

  • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM field
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint or Power BI is a plus
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to work on-site in the New Orleans area for the duration of the internship
What You’ll Gain
  • Real-world project leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to industry quality standards and audit processes
  • Hands-on experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningful improvements to operational processes
 

If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about composites, please apply to join our team as a Junior Project Leader Intern. We offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact. 

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM field
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with SharePoint or Power BI
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, eager to learn
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to work on-site in the New Orleans area
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The Company
HQ: Avondale, LA
35 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

GWT is the premier provider of technology-enabled engineering solutions for wind turbine rotors, uniquely positioned with a blend of expertise, specific knowledge, and advanced facilities. This combination enables us to address every challenge from design to operation with comprehensive services. Our end-to-end solutions are tailor-made to each operator’s needs, enhanced by our independence and integrity. We commit to a rigorously process-driven approach, aligning with industry best practices and the strictest safety standards. All projects are data-driven and supported by thorough business case analyses, enabling our customers to make informed decisions.

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