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Co-Op, Quality Engineer

Precision Castparts
Irvine, CA Intern
POSTED ON 2/14/2026 CLOSED ON 3/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Op, Quality Engineer position at Precision Castparts?

Spring 2026 Internship

Summary

The co-op student will work on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide an effective learning assignment and a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • The student will apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as quality evaluations and control.
  • The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in quality engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.
  • The student will contact PCC customers and vendors while helping improve processes.
  • Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
  • Student will attend regular departmental meetings.
  • Student will attend training sessions, symposiums, and other appropriate educational opportunities.
  • Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
  • Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
  • Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new products or applications and develop requirements and specifications with the team.
  • Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives promptly and accurately.
  • Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and enhancements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student will spend 50%-60% of their time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

Other Benefits

  • 401k, Sick Pay
  • Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.

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