2027 Internship - Operations Engineer (Independence, KS)

Socket.dev; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 276,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to apply and grow their manufacturing knowledge while contributing to aircraft build plans and tooling. The role emphasizes hands-on project work in a cross-disciplinary environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical engineering or related fields, with strong communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Onsite work is required for the full 10-week program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a manufacturing/engineering field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in redesigning tooling to improve operator work environment.
• Help automate processes and improve facility layouts.
• Contribute to quality improvements and documentation.
• Collaborate with lean manufacturing, electrical, computer science, and robotics teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

MET (Manufacturing Engineering Technology)

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics Technology

Related fields

Tools

CAD

MS Office

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.

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.

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.

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.