AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of five, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment.

SUMMARY
The Quality Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting, improving and sustaining inspection and/or MRB processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives. Incumbents in this position will interact with manufacturing engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions. Internship is paid, full-time during the summer of 2026. Start and end dates flexible.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Director of Quality or delegated program Quality Engineer, utilizes judgment in performance of duties in conjunction with company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Performs process capabilities studies for various manufacturing processes. - Sets up or expands methods to track/trend improvements.
• Works on assigned projects related to inspection improvements. Helps define/design small upgrades or identify source for improved inspection tools/media.
• Works with High Performance Teams and various engineers on miscellaneous continuous improvement projects.
• Assists with various related quality functions, e.g., defect quantification, costs reduction, inspection program optimization and quality control.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Actively enrolled in a 4-year Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 2-3 years of college engineering courses required.

Experience:

• Entry level mechanical aptitude (preferred)
• Programming experience in C++, Python or other languages (preferred)

Skills:

• SolidWorks, NX, or other CAD (preferred)
• Highly organized
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work alone or within a team
• Self-motivated to complete tasks timely and act with sense of urgency as required

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $30.00/hr to $33.00/hr.

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Required to have unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job for both personal and sample transportation in all ambient weather conditions. Must possess a valid current driving license and meet the requirements of AmSpec Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off. Overtime must be worked as required to meet the needs of the branch office. Must be willing to work shifts if required by location.
• Must be able to work in refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels as necessary.
• Must respond to communications from the office and be available at all times.
• Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required.
• TWIC Card may be required to access terminals, refineries, rail yards, platforms, launch areas, and other third party host sites.

Working Conditions
The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec provides product
information, training and personal protective equipment to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels
of those materials. The employee will be required to work outdoors in all levels of adverse weather conditions. Work may
be required to be performed in refineries, tank farms, terminals and on board barges, ships, railcars and tank trucks. The
noise level in the work environment may be high at times. Local and on occasion long distance travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing).
• Comply with the requirements of AmSpec D&A Policy.
• Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness Test.
• Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position.
• Qualify annually for a Respirator Fit Test.
• Qualify annually, based on the results of an OSHA- designated blood test, for work in areas containing certain levels of Hydrocarbon Vapors.
• Be able to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment, regardless of ambient weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and to smell.
• Ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to climb storage tank ladders and stairs, typically up to 100 feet high while carrying 45 lb. of samples and/or inspection- related gear or equipment. Ability to climb vessel gangways, ladders, Jacob’s ladders, and stairs.
• Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• Ability to work in confined spaces (as defined by OSHA), wearing appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment.