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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Quality Specialist Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 10/23/26
$40k - $80k
Internship
Ridley Park, PA, USA+5 moreMore locations: Seattle, WA, USA | Mesa, AZ, USA | Berkeley, MO, USA | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person100% onsite at one of the listed locations; relocation may be available based on eligibility.
Manufacturing Quality & TestValidation, Compliance & Quality Systems
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Be currently enrolled in a college or university with expected graduation on or after August 2027.
  • Be available to work full-time for 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027.
  • Meet Export Control compliance as a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Be a junior or senior in class standing.
Responsibilities
  • Support reviews of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program, and customer requirements, ensuring safety and quality are embedded in plans and practices.
  • Assist with maintaining Quality directives, policies, processes, procedures, and metrics.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify root causes of routine problems and support continuous improvement.
  • Support research and analysis of performance reports to enhance process capability.
  • Prepare for hardware, software, and system-level audits.
  • Compile data for material review disposition and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Work with a mentor in the field of study to solve real-world problems emphasizing safety and quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Major in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Operations, Project Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Management, Programming, Systems Engineering and Management, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Have previous internship or work experience, or involvement in student or civic organizations demonstrating leadership and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate passion for the aerospace industry and eagerness to contribute to Boeing’s mission.
  • Be willing to relocate and work onsite at designated locations; relocation may be offered based on eligibility.
  • Program management skills: project planning, leadership, supply chain or quality management, root cause analysis, corrective action, problem solving, systematic problem solving, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, presentation development, verbal and written communication, cross-functional collaboration, and principles of management.
  • Data analytics skills: data mining, data analysis, programming concepts, business analytics, data intelligence, SQL or programming, data storytelling, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, presentation development, verbal and written communication, cross-functional collaboration, business quantitative methods, and visual analytics.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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