2027 Internship - Continuous Improvement Leader
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is offering a 10-week internship focused on Continuous Improvement. You will apply Lean principles to design, analyze, and improve culture, working cross-functionally on real projects with experienced professionals.
You’ll develop skills in PDCA, process excellence, and operating systems, with mentorship and hands-on project work. On-site only, summer schedule, 40 hours per week, with a prepaid stipend and opportunities to contribute to world-class aviation
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, sciences, or technology-related field.
- Action-oriented with ability to shift processes quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Good analytics and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with common computer tools and software.
Responsibilities
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive implementation of Lean activities.
- Assist CI team with development of a continuous improvement culture.
- Apply PDCA/scientific method to operations projects and interpret technical data.
- Identify and address issues affecting Safety, Quality, Cost, and Morale.
- Support Lean events and deployment of Operating Systems for CI.
Skills
Education
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.
In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of Lean deployment to help to design, analyze, and improve a Continuous Improvement oriented culture. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross‑functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world‑class aircraft.
- Lean Manufacturing.
- Through project based work, assist CI team to drive implementation of Lean activities and development of a continuous improvement focused culture.
- Systematically works through operations projects using PDCA/Scientific Method. Reads, interprets, and makes recommendations based upon technical specifications, blueprints, and other technical data available.
- Focuses projects and activities on identification and correction of issues impacting Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, and People Morale.
- Lean Culture and Operational Behaviors.
- Assist with driving Culture and Behaviors based on Shingo model.
- Assists operations/functional leaders with Lean events.
- Innovation and New Technology. To improve any process:
- Actively participation in the innovation process by providing input regarding new technology
- Assist with Benchmarks and shares best practices across the organization (not limited to new tech).
- Vision/Goals, Strategy, Tactics, and Projects.
- Provide insight for Vision and goals for operations. Participate in the strategy definition, develop tactics and project management.
- Assist with monthly reviews with the multi-disciplinary teams
- Operating Systems
- Support the development of the 5 Process Excellence Operating Systems for SQVCM
- Supports deploying Golden Kaizen Triangle: Standardization, Visual Management, and Standard Management
- Assess/Audit the Lean Journey, Operational Performance, Process Excellence, and Operating Systems
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Sciences
- Technology
- Other related fields
- Action-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good analytics and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer proficiency
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks. Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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.
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342746
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