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

Find a- Textron; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems in Slidell, LA is offering a 2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land). You will work with engineering to analyze manufacturability, develop process plans, and help define tooling and build methods for new parts.

This internship provides hands-on project experience, mentorship, and exposure to real production environments. As an intern, you will learn to create MBOMs, project hour projections, and drive continuous process improvements while aligning with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required or in progress.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Engineering on tooling, build plans and manufacturability.
• Defines manufacturing processes, tooling methods and time standards for new parts.
• Develops learning curves and projections; analyzes performance for improvements.
• Creates manufacturing BOM to support MRP and order release.
• Provides RCCA guidance for production issues related to design, materials, tooling, or processes.
• Interprets engineering drawings, operation sequences and specifications.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required --- we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

Veteran Statement

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

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems

Primary Location

US-Louisiana-Slidell

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 4:00:00 AM