Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing stipend

Job summary

AeroVironment offers a paid Summer Internship Program for Manufacturing Engineering Interns in the United States. This 12-week, onsite program provides hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, Lean and Six Sigma projects, and collaboration with AV teams on meaningful projects.

As an intern, you will work under experienced manufacturing engineers to analyze production processes, help optimize workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• 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.
• Support cost estimation activities for new tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• 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 Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) activities.
• Provide input to engineering regarding manufacturing considerations for design concepts and specifications.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting production floor activities, including assembly and integration processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

Multi-tasking

Initiative & ownership

Learning & growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Visio

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

AeroVironment offers a paid Summer Internship Program for Manufacturing Engineering Interns in the United States. This 12-week, onsite program provides hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, Lean and Six Sigma projects, and collaboration with AV teams on meaningful projects.

As an intern, you will work under experienced manufacturing engineers to analyze production processes, help optimize workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.