Intern - Junior Project Leader

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Leader Intern to support project coordination and execution within Quality and Manufacturing Engineering. This internship provides hands-on experience in leading and contributing to small-scale projects in a composites and wind energy environment. As an intern, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Technical Leadership to gain practical exposure to project management, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in coordinating quality and continuous improvement projects, including helping develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Participate in and help document cross-functional sessions (e.g., FMEA, lessons learned, process improvement discussions)
• Track project milestones, action items, and risks, and assist with status reporting to stakeholders
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) documentation updates and control
• Assist with tracking nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Contribute to audit preparation and support internal/external audits (AS9100D / ISO 9001)
• Help with data collection, analysis, and reporting using Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams on project-related activities
• Required qualifications
• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM field
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint or Power BI is a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to work on-site in the New Orleans area for the duration of the internship
• What You'll Gain
• Real-world project leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to industry quality standards and audit processes
• Hands-on experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Opportunity to contribute meaningful improvements to operational processes
• If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about composites, please apply to join our team as a Junior Project Leader Intern. We offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

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