Industrial Engineering Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and training

Real project work

401(k) vesting consideration

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is offering a 2027 Internship in Industrial Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience with data analysis, process improvements, and cost reduction on real projects alongside experienced professionals.

The 10-week on-site program runs ~40 hours per week. You’ll learn KPI development, SAP Capacity Planning, value stream mapping, and other tools to drive process improvements and measurable value.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, MET, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Technology, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates well in team-based environments.
• Action-oriented with ability to shift processes and priorities quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing timely and relevant metrics to Plant Managers and Director.
• Identify production flow issues from work sequencing, balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training.
• Assist with creation and automated delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.
• Apply standard hours using models and tools to ensure time standards for new parts/assemblies.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to production facility arrangements for capacity and flow.
• Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequencing and balance of tasks.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize production data for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist with SAP Capacity Planning configuration settings.
• Assist in the preparation of cost development models.
• Value stream mapping, network mapping and gap analysis.
• Implement methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Office

CAD

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics Technology

Other related fields

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is offering a 2027 Internship in Industrial Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience with data analysis, process improvements, and cost reduction on real projects alongside experienced professionals.

The 10-week on-site program runs ~40 hours per week. You’ll learn KPI development, SAP Capacity Planning, value stream mapping, and other tools to drive process improvements and measurable value.