Industrial Engineering Internship — Mentorship & Projects

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on work

401k vesting

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation, based in Wichita, KS, offers a 2027 Internship in Industrial Engineering focused on fabrication processes and data-driven improvements. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional teams while contributing to process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

You will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during late May to August, onsite at Textron Aviation, gaining practical knowledge in production planning, KPI development, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in an engineering degree with focus on manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis and metrics.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering timely production KPIs to Plant Managers and Director.
• Identify production flow issues and support improvements in sequencing and balancing.
• Develop and deliver KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.
• Assist with SAP Capacity Planning data entry and configuration.
• Assist in cost development model preparation.
• Value stream mapping and gap analysis.
• Propose changes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Gather, analyze and summarize production data for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

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, based in Wichita, KS, offers a 2027 Internship in Industrial Engineering focused on fabrication processes and data-driven improvements. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional teams while contributing to process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

You will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during late May to August, onsite at Textron Aviation, gaining practical knowledge in production planning, KPI development, and