Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 (Relocation)

AV; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to provide students with immersive, hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.

This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methods to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze production data such as yields, capacity, cost, and process capability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support establishment and documentation of standard work hours, sequences, and assembly procedures.
• Help generate and update work instructions and other documentation controlling manufacturing processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to materials, design, equipment, and personnel.
• Assist in manufacturing capacity planning and factory layout design for improved efficiency.
• Support cost estimation activities for new tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and reliability analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Visio

Minitab

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

AV offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to provide students with immersive, hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.

This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in