Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Housing stipend

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to immerse students in the aerospace and defense industry.

Interns work on projects with AV teams, gaining hands-on experience while developing problem-solving and professional skills in a full-time environment. This 12-week onsite program targets highly motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and preference for junior level or above.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Some coursework or experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or quality control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; CAD/Visio/Minitab experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting and improving manufacturing processes focusing on efficiency and quality.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Analyze production data (yields, capacity, cost, process capability) for improvement opportunities.
• Support standard work hours, sequences, and assembly procedures.
• Draft and update work instructions and process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for materials, design, equipment, and personnel.
• Assist in capacity planning and factory layout for efficiency.
• Support cost estimation for tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with design teams on Design for Manufacturing and reliability analysis.
• Engage in cross-functional projects to improve cost, cycle time, and quality.
• Support DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
• Provide manufacturing input to design concepts and specs.
• Gain hands-on experience on production floor activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Initiative & responsibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Minitab

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to immerse students in the aerospace and defense industry.

Interns work on projects with AV teams, gaining hands-on experience while developing problem-solving and professional skills in a full-time environment. This 12-week onsite program targets highly motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and preference for junior level or above.