Description
North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world.
NAI was proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island by Newsday! Our culture is very collaborative. We have team building events, company picnics, special event day and employee game room. Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers to see more about what makes us a unique place to work.
Summary:
As the Intern – Quality Engineer, you will support NAI’s Quality organization with engineering activities that improve manufacturing performance and maintain compliance with applicable quality requirements. You will gain hands-on experience with failure analysis, process improvement, supplier quality, and quality-system activities.
This Internship is for Summer 2027.
Requirements
- Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
- Support the evaluation and disposition of defective or nonconforming material.
- Assist with failure analysis and preparation of related technical reports.
- Participate in failure review board and continuous-improvement activities.
- Support supplier-quality activities and compliance with product specifications.
- Assist with quality audits, compliance documentation, and collection of quality data for analysis.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Pursue a degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing concepts.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Communicate effectively and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), and must be able to provide appropriate documentation upon hire to verify this status. Please note that some positions involve sensitive customer contracts and require U.S. citizenship as a condition of employment.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Possess coursework, project, or internship experience related to quality engineering or manufacturing.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrate exposure to statistical process control or data-analysis tools.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Work Schedule and Environment
- Monday to Friday, Day Shift
- Discretionary 9/80 Schedule
- Business casual dress code
Full-time schedules for Summer internships. Approx. Start Date End of May/Beg of June. Internship salary is based on position and academic year standing.
NAI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read our full EEO/AAP statement.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Coursework, project, or internship experience related to quality engineering or manufacturing
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous-improvement methodologies
- Exposure to statistical process control or data-analysis tools
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
What We Do
North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is an independent supplier of rugged commercial off-the-shelf embedded computing products and electronic systems. Its portfolio spans embedded computing, input/output, communications, measurement, simulation, power, and systems products built on its Configurable Open Systems Architecture. NAI serves industrial, commercial aerospace, and defense markets, with solutions used in mission-critical air, ground, naval, and other applications worldwide for demanding customers.
