Intern, Project Engineering

Business Overview

Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit: Systems and Support
Function: Internship (Project Engineering) (On-Site)

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 Intern, Project Engineering to join our West Hartford, CT team. This position will provide support to the project engineers and integrated product development team on one or more programs in process of developing a new product (in this case a thermal management system with integrated mechanical and electronic components). Tasks will vary based on the development stage of the programs.

Responsibilities

•Attending team and customer meetings to assist in managing & tracking action items
•Support of parts orders and tracking
•Assisting in the update and review of engineering specification, plan, and report documents
•Coordinating and assisting technical tasks being executed by the development team
•Attending design review meetings and working sessions to provide exposure to the engineering designs
•Helping create and update presentations
•Supporting development test activities in the engineering lab environment. This may include setup/build of test systems, and/or executing product tests.
•Assisting project engineers with program expenditures financial tracking

Tools utilized for tracking will primarily be Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; training will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

•Qualified candidates must be in their Junior or Senior Year, with a minimum GPA of 3.0,
•Interpersonal team skills.

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.

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.

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.