Quality Engineering Co-op (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics operates in aerospace electronics and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Support quality control plans, inspection procedures, and quality monitoring across manufacturing operations.
• Participate in audits and inspections of manufacturing processes and finished products.
• Investigate customer quality concerns and nonconformances using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
• Track and verify corrective and preventive actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality data and apply statistical methods to evaluate process capability and product performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with quality tools, statistical analysis, Lean principles, or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time co-op position in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with quality engineering, manufacturing processes, and industry-standard quality methodologies.
• Exposure to ISO 9001:2015 requirements, customer specifications, internal audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Training and shadowing opportunities with experienced quality professionals.