Long-term Internship - Quality Engineering

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Grand Prairie, TX, USA
In-Office
Internship
Aerospace
The Role
Long-term onsite intern supporting Airbus Helicopters’ Quality Engineering team. Responsibilities include analyzing production and repair operations, supporting root-cause analysis, Lean and Six Sigma projects, continuous improvement, visual metrics, 5S audits, housekeeping, and FOD compliance. The intern will help improve quality processes, operational efficiency, and manufacturing workflows while assisting with data analysis and documentation.
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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Long-term Intern (multi-semester) to join our Quality Engineering team based in Grand Prairie, TX.


You will be part of a team that performs studies of production and repair station operations and analyzes data to determine areas needing improvement. You’ll provide support to improve quality processes, operational efficiency and workflow.


Meet the Team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.


Your Working Environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.


Your Challenges:

Project/Daily Support: 40%

  • Assist Quality team by supporting problem solving, transformation, lean manufacturing, process/continuous improvement, innovation and six sigma projects.

Process/Continuous Improvement: 40%

  • Learn the root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes at Airbus Helicopters and assist/participate in improvement efforts.

Visual Management & Metrics: 10%

  • Update visual management schemes, metrics, and support analysis and tools to assist in operating manufacturing.

5S, Housekeeping & FOD Support: 10%

  • Document 5S scores, housekeeping audits and FOD levels. Assist in compliance with NAS 412.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass:
  • Must be currently located in DFW metro area as this is a multi-semester/onsite internship
  • High School diploma and currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree program for aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
  • Some office work environment preferred. Must be well organized and have good time management skills. Ability to use computers and associated software.
  • Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
  • Requires use of computer and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite. AutoCAD and VBA proficiency are preferred.
  • Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite: 100%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Required daily.
  • Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Required daily.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Required daily.
  • Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Required daily.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely required.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Required daily.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Required infrequently.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Required daily.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%.
  • Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily.
  • Personal Protective Equipment required: steel toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

This job opportunity requires ability to work in the US without current, or future, need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.


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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Support to Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Currently located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area
  • Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing
  • High school diploma
  • Ability to work onsite for a multi-semester internship
  • Ability to use computers and associated software
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Ability to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
  • Office work environment experience
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • VBA proficiency
  • Ability to travel independently and on short notice

Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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