Aerospace Kaizen Intern — Hands-On Process Improvement

Pursuit Aerospace; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace, a global aircraft engine components manufacturer, is seeking a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) Intern for late May 2027. This paid 12-week program in Stuart, FL involves supporting kaizen workshops and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic aerospace setting.

Responsibilities include equipment design, documentation, prototype testing, and data-driven process improvements with cross-functional teams. Onsite, weekdays 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Engineering/Manufacturing degree.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time, now or in the future.
• Must comply with ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing equipment, tools, fixtures, and carts for aerospace ops.
• Support KPO workflows including documentation and data-driven tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to build and refine prototype equipment.
• Perform fabrication tasks such as assembly, measurement, and iteration.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, and records.
• Participate in process studies and suggest improvements for efficiency and safety.
• Help integrate engineered solutions into production or testing environments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Kaizen mindset

Hands-on prototyping

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Fusion 360

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace, a global aircraft engine components manufacturer, is seeking a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) Intern for late May 2027. This paid 12-week program in Stuart, FL involves supporting kaizen workshops and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic aerospace setting.

Responsibilities include equipment design, documentation, prototype testing, and data-driven process improvements with cross-functional teams. Onsite, weekdays 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.