Process Engineering Intern: Lean Manufacturing & NPI

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a motivated Process Engineering Intern to support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for its autonomous products. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to improve production efficiency, quality, and scalability.

You will conduct time studies, assist with line balancing, labor modeling, and NPI ramp activities, and help maintain standard work and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Familiarity with time study and work measurement concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, and ergonomics.
• Conduct time studies and analyze cycle times to identify bottlenecks and improve labor efficiency.
• Assist in developing standard work instructions, process docs, and visual manufacturing aids.

Skills

Time study

MOST/MODAPTS

Excel

Python/SQL/Power BI

Lean Manufacturing

CAD software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Job description

Skydio is seeking a motivated Process Engineering Intern to support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for its autonomous products. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to improve production efficiency, quality, and scalability.

You will conduct time studies, assist with line balancing, labor modeling, and NPI ramp activities, and help maintain standard work and documentation.