Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Lean & Automation

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 273,000 - 364,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation invites you to join a Summer Internship in Independence, KS, applying manufacturing and industrial knowledge to aircraft build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies. This on-site program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and real project exposure.

The position targets a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with strong communication, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Redesign tooling to improve operators' work environment.
• Automate processes and improve product flow.
• Develop facility layouts for efficient material movement.
• Create reference documents and standard practices.
• Implement quality improvements across processes.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, electrical, CS, controls, and robotics.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

CAD / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Technology

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Textron Aviation invites you to join a Summer Internship in Independence, KS, applying manufacturing and industrial knowledge to aircraft build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies. This on-site program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and real project exposure.

The position targets a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with strong communication, teamwork, and