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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Long-term Intern to join our Supply Chain Quality Department based in Columbus, MSt.
You will be integrated in the Supply Chain Quality team, providing support to the Supply Chain Quality Management (SCQM) team. This role will support the internal Supply Chain and Quality teams with supplier and quality topics related to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and New Helicopters Completions (NHC) as well as the Helicopter Repair Station in Mississippi. Supporting supplier surveillance and assessment activities, helping on the follow-up of supplier actions, preparing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, and learning about the surveillance of design suppliers. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the heavily regulated aerospace environment while actively contributing to process improvement and performance monitoring.
Meet the Team:
Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.
Your Working Environment:
On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.
Your Challenges:
Assist in the Supply Chain Quality activities in Airbus Helicopters Inc: 60%
Assist and provide support to each SCQM for portfolio management
Assist the on the follow up of the annual surveillance
Support with supplier information update in SAP and in Airbus audit tool
Support the SCQM with the supplier’s assessment
Perform the follow up of corrective actions until their closure
Work as part of AHNA team with frequent communication to Grand Prairie/Mississippi
Learn about the internal Supply Chain and Quality teams with supplier and quality topics related to the Final Assembly Line (FAL), New Helicopters Completions (NHC) and the Repair Activity in Mississippi.
Support the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators: 15%
Monitor SCQM critical actions due dates on weekly basis
Support with creation and maintenance of performance metrics
Prepare performance reports
Assist the team with solution to simplify and improve the process
Assist in Continuous Improvement: 15%
Support SCQM team on Improvement Projects
Work on discretion of the supervisor: 10%
Ensure timely implementation of tasks assigned by the management
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Your Boarding Pass:
Required:
Must be currently local to the Columbus, MS area as this is a long-term, onsite internship opportunity
Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering, Supply Chain, or related course of study program
Able to read drawings, material specifications, understand process parameters and have a basic comprehension of technical non conformities.
Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
Organized
Great teammate
Data Analytics knowledge
Problem solving abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Good writing skills
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google environment equivalents
Preferred:
Experience in Engineering or Quality
Knowledge of aeronautical regulations
Able to work autonomously
Able to understand technical documentation, regulations and standards
Process Improvement Orientation knowledge
Persuasion skills
Influencing level in other languages are an asset (especially French, German or Spanish)
SAP experience
Physical Requirements:
Onsite:100%
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings for several hours per day
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms throughout each work day
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor as needed
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice is not anticipated
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Ability to work in the US without need of current, or future, visa sponsorship/work authorization is required.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type:
InternshipExperience Level:
StudentRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Quality Management System------
Job Posting End Date: 01.09.2026------
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