2027 Intern Manufacturing Engineer Crewed Land Slidell LA

Textron; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on project

401(k) vesting after full-time

Flexible/alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron Systems invites motivated students or graduates to join as a 2027 Intern in Manufacturing Engineering for Crewed Land in Slidell, LA. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with engineering on tooling and process plans, and direct involvement in making manufacturing decisions.

This paid 10-week internship offers mentorship and real project experience to prepare for a future career. Desirable candidates are pursuing/completed a mechanical engineering degree, proactive,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills; able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Engineering on tooling and build-plan methodology; analyzes manufacturability of components and assemblies.
• Develops process plans and MBOM creation for shop floor execution and MRP support.
• Estimates learning curve and actual hours for new program production; suggests improvements.
• Creates MBOM and sequence for manufacturing processes; supports order release.
• Provides RCCA guidance on production issues related to design, material, tooling, specs and processes.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and quality standards; performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Prioritization

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Description

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Louisiana-Slidell Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 9:00:00 PM Job Number: 342704