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Engineering Intern

Valence Surface Technologies

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Wichita, KS
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Engineering Intern supports the Quality department with quality control, process, and continuous improvement work at the facility. Working under the Quality Manager and alongside the Quality Engineer, the intern gains hands-on experience with testing, inspection, data analysis, and quality systems in an aerospace chemical processing environment. Projects and functions are assigned based on business needs and the intern’s field of study.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality SystemsQuality ControlContinuous ImprovementTestingInspectionData AnalysisAS9100ISO 9001Acceptance SamplingMeasurement SystemsStatistical Process ControlProcess ControlRoot Cause Analysis5 WhysPareto ChartsFishbone DiagramsInternal AuditingBlueprint InterpretationLiftingPersonal Protective Equipment

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13711390 The Engineering Intern supports the Quality department with quality control, process, and continuous improvement work within the facility. Working under the Quality Manager and alongside the Quality Engineer, the intern gains hands-on experience with testing, inspection, data analysis, and quality systems in an aerospace chemical processing environment. Specific projects and functions will be assigned based on business needs and the intern's field of study.Learn and apply quality philosophies, systems, methods, tools, and professional ethics under the guidance of the Quality Engineer.\ \ Assist with documentation and implementation of the quality system in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.\ \ Support quality programs by tracking, analyzing, and reporting data, and by participating in problem-solving activities.\ \ Assist with product and process quality activities, including material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.\ \ Collect and analyze data using standard quantitative methods (including SPC) to support process analysis and improvement projects.\ \ Help design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.\ \ Use problem-solving and quality improvement tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams.\ \ Participate in internal audits, including planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up.\ \ Assist in reviewing customer purchase orders and specifications to confirm requirements are captured in quality and process plans.\ \ Help compile and update training materials, work instructions, and procedures.\ \ Support basic calibration tracking and gage management activities.\ \ Learn to interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering specifications.\ \ Complete an assigned improvement project and present findings to the Quality Manager at the end of the internship.\ \ Must be able to lift 25 pounds or less\ \ Requires frequent speaking, sitting, and walking\ \ Occasional grasping, reaching, and bending\ \ Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses\ \ Sense of sound, touch, and sight

How this job compares

Set against the 2,108 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–88K/yr130 salary ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr1,048 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Engineering Intern jobs in Kansas and 2,108 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kansas
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
Education
707 of the 2,108 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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