Intern, Component Engineering

Business Overview

Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function: Internship (Components Engineering) (On-Site)

 

About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

 

Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

 

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position

TRIUMPH is actively recruiting a 2024 summer intern to support the Component Engineering team.

 

The ideal candidate for this position should have excellent mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, good writing ability, and must be self-motivated with good interpersonal and team skills. 

Responsibilities

Applicant will be responsible for supporting the component engineering group at Triumph with the following:

•Assist in obsolescence review of Bill of Materials (BOM), new and replacement parts to validate End of Life (EOL)
•Assist in reviewing New Part Requests (NPR) to utilize proven technology, multiple sources and cost effectiveness.
•Assist in investigating Supplier Request for Information (SRI) to determine root cause and corrective action on failed or non-conforming components/processes.
•Support Design Engineering in creating comprehensive specifications on new components.
•Work will include data entry and review using our PLM system (Omnify).

Qualifications

•Qualified candidates must be a rising Junior or Senior, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. 
•Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering.
•Must have strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to adapt to new challenges.
•Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, some knowledge of database structure preferred.
•Experience reading component datasheets, using Silicon Expert and a PLM system (specifically Omnify Empower) is a plus. 
•Good writing ability
•Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
•Able to work independently or across teams.

 

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

•Technical
    oDatasheet Review (component parametric, AEC-Qualifications, GiDEP, PCNs)
    oAnalysis Tools (Excel)
    oDocumentation Tools (MS Word/PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, Nuance)

•Non-Technical
    oSchedule Tracking (MS Project)
    oInternet (SharePoint, Intranet)

Vision and Mission

Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

 

Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

 

Our Values:
1.Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2.Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
3.Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4.Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5.Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

Physical Demands

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