For over 65 years,
Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our
Columbia Family!
The
Materials and Processes Engineer Intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of world-class aerospace hardware. This internship is designed to develop engineering talent with a passion for aviation through hands-on exposure to rotorcraft materials and processes engineering activities, including design support, analysis, testing, and validation efforts.
What You Will Do
- Support cross-functional engineering teams in the review of manufacturing materials and process planning to gain exposure to aerospace production requirements and supplier capabilities.
- Assist materials engineers in collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to help define material requirements and support implementation of production solutions.
- Participate in qualification testing activities for new parts and/or new suppliers by assisting with test setup, data collection, and documentation, including exposure to metallurgical and fatigue testing.
- Support engineering investigations related to hardware discrepancies by assisting in data gathering, analysis, and documentation under supervision. Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities as a learning opportunity.
- Assist with new and/or replacement product evaluations by supporting material-related studies such as corrosion resistance, stress corrosion, fuel compatibility, and metallic and non-metallic joining techniques.
- Participate in laboratory and manufacturing experiments, assist with data analysis, and help prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Attend design reviews, engineering meetings, and technical discussions to gain exposure to engineering decision-making processes.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the Company’s Core Values.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of engineering and learning objectives.
What We Need From You
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Interest in aerospace materials and processes engineering; prior internship, coursework, or project experience in aerospace or manufacturing is a plus.
- Basic familiarity with aerospace materials and inspection methods (e.g., Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle Inspection, X-ray) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and work under supervision while progressively developing independence.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
