Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern

AeroVironment; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support design and operation of manufacturing systems for AV Unmanned Air Vehicles. Under experienced engineers, you will analyze production processes, help optimize workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

This 12-week, onsite program is for students pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Some coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process improvement, or quality control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methods to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze production data such as yields, capacity, cost, and process capability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support establishment and documentation of standard work hours, sequences, and assembly procedures.
• Help generate and update work instructions and other documentation controlling manufacturing processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem‑solving activities related to materials, design, equipment, and personnel.
• Assist in manufacturing capacity planning and factory layout design for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and reliability analysis.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Visio

Minitab

CAD

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support design and operation of manufacturing systems for AV Unmanned Air Vehicles. Under experienced engineers, you will analyze production processes, help optimize workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

This 12-week, onsite program is for students pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.