2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

Textron

Slidell (LA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 28,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week summer stipend

Mentorship, training, and development

Real project work and hands-on опыт

Service time credited toward 401(k) v

Alternative work schedules at select l

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer intern in Slidell, Louisiana. You will collaborate with engineering to evaluate production tooling, develop process plans, and help translate designs into manufacturable parts.

This hands-on role provides exposure to shop floor operations and real project work under experienced mentors. The internship runs 10 weeks, paid with a stipend; you will receive mentorship, training, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Basic Microsoft Office suite experience.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build-plan methodology and provides input on design criteria; analyzes manufacturability of components and assemblies.
Guides and determines manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and time standards to produce new parts/assemblies; authors and maintains process plans.
Develops learning curves and hour projections for new program production; analyzes performance and recommends improvements.
Oversees creation of manufacturing MBOM to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling and sourcing.
Provides technical guidance to initiate RCCA on production issues related to design, materials, tooling, specs and processes.
Interprets engineering drawings, manufacturing operation sequences, tooling function and process specifications.
Ensures processes and procedures comply with regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Self-starter

Prioritization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Engineer:

Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build-plan methodology and gives input/feedback on associated design criteria; analyzes engineering design to determine manufacturability of components and assemblies
Guide and determine manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job-level installation; authors and maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions
Develops learning curve and actual hour projections for new program production incorporation; analyzes actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations
Oversee process to create manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities
Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications and processes
Analyzes/Interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:
- Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Basic Microsoft Office suite experience
- Ability to obtain a security clearance

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
Real project work and hands-on experience
Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit. Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veteran Statement - Select Value to Include in Job Posting

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Primary Location

US-Louisiana-Slidell

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift