2027 Summer Intern - Quality Engineering - Amarillo, TX

2027 Summer Intern - Quality Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Description

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of a Quality Engineering Intern:

As an Engineering Intern at Bell, you can expect to use Textron’s continuous improvement resources to develop and implement process improvement strategies across functions to eliminate waste and improve precision. Work in a role directly related to: Proactive Quality, Corrective Action, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Quality, Software Quality, Inspection Processes and Techniques, Metrology and Calibration or Quality Program Management. Compile and analyze defect reporting data to identify key trends and improvement targets.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Technology.

• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience

• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1– August 7, 2026

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Previous internship experience with automotive, agricultural, construction, computer, or service companies.

• Experience using SAP or CAMS software.

• Previous teamwork and leadership roles.

• Able to work effectively in a team and prioritize a variety of assignments.

• A strong desire to work in the aerospace/manufacturing industry with a great team and company that has an excellent product history.

• Strong computer skills, especially with: Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend

• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities

• Real project work and hands-on experience

• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Amarillo Job Function: Quality Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Relocation: Unavailable Travel: No Job Posting: 09/09/2026, 10:34:22 AM Job Number: 343051