Aerospace Tooling Engineering Intern

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 47,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, located in Wichita, KS, invites motivated students to join our 2027 intern program within Tooling Engineering. You will work on the design, development, and optimization of production tooling used for major aerospace structures, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The internship is 100% onsite in Wichita, requires enrollment in an ABET‑accredited engineering program, and full‑time availability for Summer 2027.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Tooling Engineering interns support the design, development, implementation, and improvement of production tooling used to build large aerospace structures.
Assignments may include assembly jigs and fixtures, drill/trim tooling, handling and lifting devices, work platforms, tooling modifications, and production support.
Interns will work with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanics, quality, and suppliers to ensure tooling is safe, functional, accurate, maintainable, and compatible with production requirements.
Potential assignments include developing concepts, layouts, models, drawings, and specifications for tooling; supporting tool fabrication, installation, validation, and production readiness; investigating tooling‑related production issues and developing corrective solutions; improving tooling for safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, and flow.