Paid Summer Production Planner Intern — Hands-On & Mentorship

Cessna Aircraft Company; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project experience

401(k) vesting consideration

Job summary

Textron Systems invites students to join a 10-week summer internship in Slidell, LA, focused on production planning for crewed land programs. You will review designs, BOMs, and manufacturing data, supporting quality improvements alongside experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes planning, organization, and collaboration across Production and Engineering, with guidance and hands-on project work. A U.S. citizen with eligibility for a security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient in MS Excel; Power BI is a plus.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering and manufacturing information including designs, BOMs, and drawings.
• Approve purchase requisitions and design drawings; manage shop orders.
• Analyze data/metrics to identify trends and quality issues.
• Perform quality engineering work requiring technical competence.
• Collaborate with Production to mitigate future defects; interface with engineering and supply chain on quality issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Planning & Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Textron Systems invites students to join a 10-week summer internship in Slidell, LA, focused on production planning for crewed land programs. You will review designs, BOMs, and manufacturing data, supporting quality improvements alongside experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes planning, organization, and collaboration across Production and Engineering, with guidance and hands-on project work. A U.S. citizen with eligibility for a security clearance is required.