Manufacturing Engineer - Intern
About The Position
Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and systems that play a crucial role in aircraft functionality? Do you have a knack for finding simple, practical solutions to complex technical challenges? Are you eager to support designs from early concepts through development and see them come to life in real-world hardware? As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern on the structures team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the design, manufacturing, quality, integration, and testing of key airframe components. Our team collaborates closely with aerodynamics, propulsion systems, flight test, and flight controls teams to ensure our designs meet aerodynamics, control, and system integration requirements. As an intern Manufacturing Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in designing the manufacturing processes for a prototype aircraft; generating work instructions, supporting initial production line bring up, and the development of Manufacturing Enterprise Systems. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be adaptable, a team player, and ready to apply your engineering knowledge to help shape the next generation of aircraft.
Requirements
- Pursuing a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Some experience or coursework related to mechanical design or aerospace
- Familiarity with materials and manufacturing methods
- Basic understanding of CAD software (such as NX or SolidWorks)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an MES system is a plus
- Interest in learning about aviation regulations (e.g., SC-VTOL, CS-23, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Generation of work instructions, quality control checks, and manufacturing BOMS
- Hands-on manufacturing, assembly and integration of prototype aircraft
- Creation of 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using CAD software
- Support the design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, jigs and shop aids to manufacture aircraft components
- Support the design and fabrication of shop aids and jigs for aircraft assembly and transportation
- Support the development of MES systems
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Career Level
Intern
