Intern, Engineering

Business Overview

Location:  
West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Engineering / Internship

About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join our West Hartford, CT team.
This person will demonstrate the ability to execute successful product development programs for new or modified product on schedule and within budget from initial concept design through production transition.

Responsibilities

Effectively support an integrated product team in the development of new products 
• Communicate with coworkers on technical and project management related topics 
• Prepare component specifications, test plans, and test reports 
• Provide support of mechanical test activities (setup and testing) 
• Support team level RCCA activities to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical products, including hydromechanical controls and/or thermal systems. 
• Review/monitor schedule and budget commitments relative to assigned projects and communicate risks to management. 
• Ensure new product development procedures are adhered to and that recommendations for continuous improvement and lessons learned are documented.
• Identify process and product improvements (new products and legacy products) and implement changes. 
• Multi-task, execute cross-functional activities, and drive projects to successfully meet key milestones. • Foster good working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Qualifications

  Student at accredited university working towards a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; PMP certification, MS or MBA degree a plus. 
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (GD&T). 
• Strong technical writing skills a plus. 
• Experience working in product development teams, creating project plans, performing risk assessments and working resource plans necessary for successful program execution a plus. 
• Hands-on mechanical product assembly, inspection and/or testing experience a plus.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Vision and Mission

Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:
1.Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2.Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
3.Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4.Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5.Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

EHS

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.
 

Code of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.