Description

Quality Assurance Engineer Internship – Summer 2025

This job posting is for candidates currently enrolled in an Engineering or Material Science Bachelor's degree program.

WHO WE ARE

General Plastics Manufacturing Company, located in Tacoma, Washington

We are a manufacturer of rigid and flexible polyurethane foam and build-to-print composite parts, specializing in Aerospace and Defense markets.

General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.

From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

POSITION SUMMARY

This Quality Assurance Engineer Internship will run for Summer 2025 and will be approximately 30-40 hours per week.

This position will focus on preparing and/or reviewing product data packages. And will perform other duties and projects, as assigned within the Quality Assurance group.

Requirements

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science at a four-year university.
• Must be currently enrolled in degree program or graduating in 2025.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated examples of excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

We manufacture advanced products in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. If you are interested in a career in domestic manufacturing, then this internship would offer you exposure to all levels of customer development from concept to commercialization. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

The compensation for this internship is $20 per hour.

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.

Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

** We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**