Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AeroVironment; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

Summer Internship Program at AeroVironment offers a 12‑week, onsite opportunity to work with AV Unmanned Air Vehicles. Interns collaborate with manufacturing engineers on process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma projects, and data‑driven optimization of production workflows.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college program or be a recent graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be provided; multiple US locations are available including Germantown, MD, and other AV sites.

Qualifications

• Currently 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.
• Basic knowledge of electro‑mechanical manufacturing, technical drawings, and Bill of Materials is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Visio, Minitab, or CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites (up to 10%)

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

Process improvement

Quality control

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

Visio

Minitab

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summer Internship Program at AeroVironment offers a 12‑week, onsite opportunity to work with AV Unmanned Air Vehicles. Interns collaborate with manufacturing engineers on process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma projects, and data‑driven optimization of production workflows.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college program or be a recent graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be provided; multiple US locations are available including Germantown, MD, and other AV sites.