Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer Intern

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing reimbursement stipend

12-week internship program

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is offering a paid Summer Internship Program in California for students and recent graduates. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will assist in designing and operating manufacturing systems for AV Unmanned Air Vehicles, under guidance from seasoned engineers.

Expect hands-on exposure to Lean and Six Sigma, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and collaboration with design teams on DF

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; coursework in manufacturing or quality is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; CAD tools are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting and improving manufacturing processes focusing on efficiency and quality.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methods to support continuous improvement.
• Analyze production data such as yields, capacity, cost, and process capability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support documentation of standard work hours, sequences, and assembly procedures.
• Assist in generating and updating work instructions and other manufacturing process documents.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving related to materials, design, equipment, and personnel.
• Support capacity planning and factory layout design for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and reliability analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects involving engineering and suppliers to enhance cost, cycle time, and quality.
• Support DFMEA and PFMEA activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related

GPA 3.0

Tools

Visio

Minitab

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is offering a paid Summer Internship Program in California for students and recent graduates. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will assist in designing and operating manufacturing systems for AV Unmanned Air Vehicles, under guidance from seasoned engineers.

Expect hands-on exposure to Lean and Six Sigma, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and collaboration with design teams on DF