Engineering Intern: Process Improvement & Kaizen

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mentorship and feedback

Lunch & Learn sessions with senior/els

Job summary

AFB International is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our Aurora, MO manufacturing operations team for a 12‑week summer program. You will work closely with experienced professionals to support process improvement and key engineering projects.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process flow mapping while contributing to real-world initiatives and mentorship from senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of sophomore year or higher by the internship start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with statistical analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production and process data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on process efficiency and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Sophomore year completed

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

AFB International is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our Aurora, MO manufacturing operations team for a 12‑week summer program. You will work closely with experienced professionals to support process improvement and key engineering projects.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process flow mapping while contributing to real-world initiatives and mentorship from senior leaders.