Aerospace Operations Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Spirit Defense is seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join the 2027 internship program in Wichita, Kansas. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Operations Engineering—Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, working on real-world aerospace challenges with mentors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing manufacturing build plans, analyzing production flow, supporting tooling and process capability, and applying data-driven problem solving to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four‑year undergraduate or graduate ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Ability to work full‑time during Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Operations Engineering - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering focus to improve safety, quality, cost, flow, producibility and execution readiness.
• Develop and improve manufacturing build plans, methods, and work instructions.
• Analyze production flow, capacity, staffing, schedules, and process performance.
• Use data and structured problem-solving to reduce waste, defects, and non-value-added work.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Spirit Defense is seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join the 2027 internship program in Wichita, Kansas. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Operations Engineering—Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, working on real-world aerospace challenges with mentors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing manufacturing build plans, analyzing production flow, supporting tooling and process capability, and applying data-driven problem solving to