2027 Internship - Industrial Engineer (Independence, KS)

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules at select locations

Paid 10-week internship stipend

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a summer internship where you will apply basic data/metrics analysis to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction, and product enhancements. You will work in a cross-functional, world-class aircraft environment with experienced professionals guiding your growth.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to KPI development, SAP Capacity Planning, and cost modeling while developing skills for your future career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and relevant metrics to Plant Managers and Director.
• Identify production flow issues and assist with optimization.
• Create and deliver KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI, and Overtime.
• Apply standard hours using models and tools to new parts/assemblies.
• Analyze facility arrangements for capacity and workflow improvements.
• Analyze and solve production flow issues related to sequence and balance.
• Gather and summarize production data for process improvement opportunities.
• Assist SAP Capacity Planning configurations.
• Assist in cost development modeling.
• Value stream mapping and gap analysis.
• Improve worker efficiency and reduce waste through workflow changes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Robotics Technology

Other related fields

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job 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.

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

In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction and product improvement. 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with providing timely and relevant metrics to Plant Managers and Director
• Active participation in identifying production flow issues stemming from work sequencing, task/line balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
• Assist with creation and automated delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.
• Application of standard hours through use of appropriate models, tools and methods to assure time standards are appropriately applied to produce new parts/assemblies
• Analyze and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions
• Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
• Gather, analyze, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities
• Assist with work center configuration settings for SAP Capacity Planning
• Assist in the preparation of cost development model
• Value stream mapping, network mapping and associated gap analysis
• Implement methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

EDUCATION

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degreein one of the following:

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

EXPERIENCE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Collaborates and easily gets along in team‑based environments
• Action‑oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Independence

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co‑Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM