2027 Intern - Production Planner (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA invites a 2027 Production Planner Intern to support material planning and procurement activities for manufacturing. You will analyze demand, issue requisitions, and advance work orders while coordinating with program management.
The role emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and strong communication as you gain practical experience in a fast‑paced defense environment.
Qualifications
- Pursuing bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field or <2 years of related work experience.
- Ability to work independently and be highly organized with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of MRP.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Interpret material requirements based on supply/demand analysis.
- Issue and track Purchase Requisitions through procurement until material is received.
- Issue job work orders to production and track through manufacturing completion.
- Interface with program management and engineering for ISC team.
- Advise management on status of work in progress, materials and risks.
- Lead projects as assigned.
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Job 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.
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.
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.
A Day in the Life of a Production Planner Intern:
- Interpreting material requirements based on Supply / Demand analysis
- Issue and track Purchase Requisitions through the procurement process until material is received and available for manufacturing
- Issue discrete job work orders to production and track through completion of manufacturing process
- Interface and communicate with program management and engineering on behalf of the ISC team
- Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems or risks to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are available as needed
- Take on and lead project(s) as assigned
What You'll Need:
- Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to work independently, highly organized with great attention to detail
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Basic understanding of MRP
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent communications/interpersonal skills
- This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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
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.
Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
23 - 27 per hour.
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.
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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/09/2026, 2:07:50 PM
Job Number: 342560
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