Intern - Junior Project Leader

Gulf Wind Technology

New Orleans, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering Management, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Industrial Engineering, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Power BI, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Technical Leadership, Wind Power
LOCATION
New Orleans, Louisiana
POSTED
18 days ago

Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Leader Intern to support project coordination and execution within Quality and Manufacturing Engineering. This internship provides hands-on experience in leading and contributing to small-scale projects in a composites and wind energy environment.
 
As an intern, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Technical Leadership to gain practical exposure to project management, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support and assist in coordinating quality and continuous improvement projects, including helping develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables
  • Participate in and help document cross-functional sessions (e.g., FMEA, lessons learned, process improvement discussions)
  • Track project milestones, action items, and risks, and assist with status reporting to stakeholders
  • Support Quality Management System (QMS) documentation updates and control 
  • Assist with tracking nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Contribute to audit preparation and support internal/external audits (AS9100D / ISO 9001)
  • Help with data collection, analysis, and reporting using Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI
  • Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams on project-related activities

Required qualifications

  • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM field
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint or Power BI is a plus
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to work on-site in the New Orleans area for the duration of the internship
What You’ll Gain
  • Real-world project leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to industry quality standards and audit processes
  • Hands-on experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningful improvements to operational processes
 

If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about composites, please apply to join our team as a Junior Project Leader Intern. We offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact. 

About the Company

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Gulf Wind Technology