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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Stipend paid

Job summary

Textron Systems in Slidell, LA is seeking a 2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land). This internship offers hands-on experience on real projects, mentorship, and exposure to production tooling and process planning.

You will collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability, develop process plans, create MBOMs for MRP, and support RCCA on production issues while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Engineering on tooling and build-plan methodology.
• Develops process plans for shop floor methods and work instructions.
• Creates MBOMs to enable MRP and order release.
• Provides RCCA guidance on production issues.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and process specs.
• Ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Self-starter

Fast-paced

Time management

Verbal and written

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA (342704)

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

Job Number: 342704

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.

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.

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