2027 Internship - Manufacturing Engineer

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a Manufacturing Engineer Intern role to apply and grow manufacturing and industrial knowledge. You will support aircraft build plans, production tooling, and processes for components and assemblies, with exposure to lean, electrical, CS, environmental systems, structures, and robotics.

Summer interns work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, onsite in Wichita, with visa sponsorship unavailable and full-time employment policies as described.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in one of the listed engineering fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborates well in team-based environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist redesigning tooling to improve operators' work environment.
• Assist automating processes and improving facility layouts.
• Create reference documents and standard practices.
• Implement quality improvements and explore new equipment and software.
• Engage with lean manufacturing, electronics, CS, and robotics disciplines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Self motivation

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics Technology

Other related fields

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job description

2027 Internship - Manufacturing Engineer

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Textron Aviation is looking for an intern to use and develop their manufacturing and industrial knowledge. Our interns are highly motivated with great communication skills that contribute to aircraft build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Manufacturing Engineer Intern may work projects, including but not limited to: redesigning tooling to improve operators' work environment, automating processes, improving facility layouts for product flow, creating reference documents and standard practices, implementing quality improvements, and exploring new equipment and software. There will be exposure to work in a wide variety of disciplines such as lean manufacturing, electrical, computer science, aircraft environmental systems, structures, and robotics.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)

• Mechanical 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.

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.

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.

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: 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, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342236