Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Hands-on Rotations

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectrus, Inc invites a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Indianapolis team for hands-on learning across metal fabrication, assembly, and process improvement. Interns participate in rotations covering production methods, fixturing, tooling, and eventual design-for-manufacturing concepts.

The program emphasizes learning through projects, time studies, and cross-functional collaboration, with an emphasis on safety, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: ABET-accredited college/university in engineering; pursuit in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Must have Junior, Senior, or Postgraduate status as of Spring 2027.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0+ in engineering-focused discipline strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturability from engineering prints and support production sequences.
• Develop work instructions for component fabrication or assembly operations.
• Conduct time studies for process refinement and continuous improvement.
• Shadow design engineers and support CAD layout revisions and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Metal Fabrication familiarity

CAD basics

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Junior/Senior or Postgraduate status as of Spring 2027

GPA 3.0+ in engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Solidworks

Inventor

Job description

Vectrus, Inc invites a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Indianapolis team for hands-on learning across metal fabrication, assembly, and process improvement. Interns participate in rotations covering production methods, fixturing, tooling, and eventual design-for-manufacturing concepts.

The program emphasizes learning through projects, time studies, and cross-functional collaboration, with an emphasis on safety, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.