Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Quality Engineering Intern

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking highly motivated Interns to join our team. As an Intern, you will be taking on impactful work, while engaging in dynamic learning experiences and working as a valued member of our team.

General internship requirements:

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this job opening.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, reference verification, post-offer drug testing, and background check
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Must have access to reliable transportation

What projects will this intern work on?

Certification Review – while performing incoming quality control activities, you will learn a great deal about the nature of parts used to construct a large diesel engine, metal grades and the specification that control them, and fundamentals of how to ensure purchased parts will perform as needed.
Engine Birth Records – collect and assemble documents to form a cohesive record of the pedigree of parts used to assemble an engine. Improve, streamline, and automate birth record genesis. Maintain and update templates and data tools used to capture critical data throughout the build process.
Nonconformance Disposition – learn how to respond to real world manufacturing variation scenarios. Where specification deviations occur, determine a technically sound course of action for the nonconforming items.

What is expected from an intern?

Dedication to creating a safe workplace free of all injuries
Presentation to the leadership team at the conclusion of the internship
Completing work as assigned and meeting all deadlines
Routinely communicating with department staff and informing them of any difficulties in completing work
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Desire to learn new things
Highly motivated approach to problem-solving
Working hours as agreed and giving advance notice of any necessary schedule changes
Adherence to dress code, which is casual but appropriate for an office environment

What can an intern expect from the company?

Competitive hourly wage
Housing/Transportation stipend of $1,000, paid during the second pay period after the start of the internship
The opportunity to receive a hands-on, professional work experience
Additional learning experiences outside of daily work, including training and workplace growth activities
Program support with regular progress updates, team-building activities, and professional guidance
Sufficient opportunity to build your professional portfolio, including interaction with professional work teams

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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