Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Benefits package (medical/dental/401K)

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a 12-week, onsite Manufacturing Engineering Intern program in Pottstown, PA. This paid summer internship provides hands‑on experience in AV Unmanned Air Vehicles manufacturing, supporting design and operation of manufacturing systems under senior engineers.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a college program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be available; preference for juniors or above.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA 3.0+; strong interest in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Visio

Minitab

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a 12-week, onsite Manufacturing Engineering Intern program in Pottstown, PA. This paid summer internship provides hands‑on experience in AV Unmanned Air Vehicles manufacturing, supporting design and operation of manufacturing systems under senior engineers.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a college program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be available; preference for juniors or above.