2027 Internship - Engineer (Able - Mesa, AZ)

Textron; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship and training

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron’s Able team in Mesa, AZ offers a 10-week manufacturing engineering internship designed to provide hands-on experience and real project exposure. You will support repair and overhaul operations, ensuring documentation and tooling readiness while collaborating with operations, quality, and development engineering.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, MET, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Robotics Engineering and possess strong communication, analytical,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Team-based collaboration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and develop technical blueprints.
• Improve manufacturing processes to boost quality and reduce cycle time.
• Assist Quality in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop tools for design and fabrication processing.
• Evaluate new processes for feasibility and cost.
• Support cross-functional teams to reduce waste and maintain quality.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Organization

MS Office / CAD

Education

Manufacturing Engineering (or related)

Industrial Engineering

MET / Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace / Robotics

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

2027 Internship - Engineer (Able - Mesa, AZ)

Description

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The manufacturing engineering intern position supports the Able team in providing direct engineering support for the repair and overhaul operations area to ensure that the production area has proper documentation and tooling. Act as a liaison between operations and quality, development engineering, and tooling to ensure that the production area has everything required to perform maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, interpret, and develop technical blueprints.
• Work to improve the manufacturing process to improve quality and reduce cycle time.
• Assist Quality dept in identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in developing tools for design and fabrication processing.
• Vet new processes to determine feasibility and cost.
• Assist with improvement efforts with a mixed discipline team to drive waste out of internal processes, improving cycle times and maintaining quality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Robotics Technology
• Other related fields

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

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.

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.

Recruiting Timeline:

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.

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.

Recruiting Company: ABLE
Primary Location: US-Arizona-Mesa
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Job Number: 342180