Quality Intern (Co-Op)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Valencia
Jan 26, 2026
Country United States of America State / County California City Valencia Division Aerostructures Company ADI Function Quality Workplace Type On-Site Position type Intern Opportunity ID 20406 Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Job Description Job Summary This opportunity is for a university student enrolled in an Engineering major to gain valuable experience working at a local aerospace company. The intern will work with the Quality Assurance team where he/she will be provided meaningful assignments and have the opportunity to learn about Quality requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position supports quality, engineering, supply chain and operations by ensuring all documents meet customer requirements. The Intern will work with operations, program management, logistics, supply chain and others to ensure customer requirements for shipments are supported and accurately documented. Primary Responsibilities: The Quality Intern will: Prepare FAIR documents for customer submittal. Review and release product documentation based on customer requirements. Support on site customer source inspector visits. Review, store, send for scanning all job orders and associated documents to maintain full documentation and traceability of all finished product. Identify problems in the quality/document control process and seek resolution. Participate in lean initiatives including but not limited to: TOC, 6S, VSM, Kanban, Velocity, Throughput Maintain accurate records and files. Prepare non-conformances for disposition or submittal. Elevate identified issues to the next level. Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These duties and responsibilities are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. General understanding of MRP logic and Lean concepts Must be a team player and have sound judgment. Beginning to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Good organizational skills. Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment. Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve and eliminate constraints. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The ability to create and interpret charts, worksheets, etc. for the purpose of communicating status of the production process and product progress through the milestones. Read, write and understand the English language. Education/Previous Experience Requirements: The Intern position is considered a part time position as the Intern is expected to be an actively enrolled student in an accredited university. The Intern must be in a Bachelor of Science (BS) curriculum in Engineering (or working towards this goal). Key Learning Opportunities: Exposure to aerospace manufacturing Customer order flow and documentation in an ERP system Influence key business metrics Customer Relations How quality relates to final shipment See Lean tools in action (6S Blitz, Quality Audits, 6S Audits, continuous improvement) Applied use of Excel PCC Toolbox New Product Introduction and First Article Process Multi-department communication and cross functional decision making Safety culture that extends beyond the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $22.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.