2026 Quality Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a Summer Internship that offers real-world experience and personal growth?

At Hexcel, we’re not just offering a typical internship; we're providing an immersive journey in the aerospace and defense industry where you’ll tackle exciting projects, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable skills. 

Join us and discover the difference a hands-on experience can make in shaping your future and where you can make a meaningful impact.

Our Kent, WA location is seeking a 2026 Quality Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern

Summary pay range:  $21.00 -$23.00 hourly wage rate. 

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Support risk evaluation, risk mitigation and process monitoring activities utilizing Data Analysis, Process monitoring, Process control, and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Assist Quality Engineers with Corrective Action Systems
• Identify and implement composite manufacturing improvements
• Quality inspection activities
• Engineering lab work using basic hand tools.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data and create basic test reports given an example format
• Perform assigned tasks on schedule within budgeted hours
• Supply visibility to management of potential problems

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with minimum of 2 years completed at an accredited college or university in Engineering.
• Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities.
• Passionate about aerospace, manufacturing and innovation
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks/handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and show strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficient use of, MS-Excel, MS-Word and MS-Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Perks and Benefits:

• 10-week paid full-time position.
• Stipend will be provided for interns residing over 50 miles from location to assist with housing and transportation for eligible drivers (interns are responsible for any out of budget expense)
• Round-trip Airfare to and from location (outside of stipend)
• In-house Hexcel Intern Program Specialist available for logistics assistance/questions/concerns during entire internship
• Networking with cross-functional professionals and fellow interns
• Attend and participate in Lunch & Learn sessions featuring guest speakers and industry insights.
• Engage in volunteer events organized by the company, giving back to the community.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245 (A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.