Aerospace Manufacturing Intern - Quality

About RTC Aerospace:

RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients’ designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace! 

How You’ll Make an Impact 

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Aerospace Manufacturing Intern to support our Quality Assurance functions within a fast-paced aerospace CNC precision machining environment. This entry-level position will provide critical administrative support to the Quality department, assisting in the coordination of inspection documentation, customer communications, and quality record management. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates a high level of accuracy, and is eager to grow within a Quality Assurance support role.

What you’ll be doing as an Aerospace Manufacturing Intern (Quality Department):

• Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Fife, Washington location.
• Review outside processing purchase orders, check and record spec rev levels.
• Review/ Sign shipping pack slips and ensure customer required shipping documents are included with the shipment.
• Review and approval of raw material purchase orders.
• Assist in Creating Certificate of Conformance Records.
• Review and stamp newly released work orders.
• Assign and log serial numbers (for serialized parts).
• Assist in managing measuring tool calibration including maintenance of required records.
• Assist in maintaining scrap log (final disposition of scrap parts).
• Assist in managing the final closing of completed work orders, scans the paper copy to the network.
• Assist in a variety of Document Control functions.
• Assist in managing the filing of records.
• Assists in the implementation, and administration of other QA and company activities including: risk management, configuration control, training, auditing, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and preventative actions.
• Adheres to all workplace safety guidelines, policies, and laws determined by the company, state, and federal authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Engineering or related field
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within the Aerospace Manufacturing Industry 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience:

• Prior experience in aerospace or precision machining industries
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems 
• Proficiency in QMS and AS9100 requirements required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Work Environment: 

A large percentage of work time is spent in