Summer Internship - Manufacturing Engineering

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern to support the launch and industrialization of a new production line.

You will work with experienced engineers to implement best practices, troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced setting. The role requires an understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes; CAD familiarity (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD) is a plus and on-site work at the Mobile facility

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop rework instructions to address non-conformities, coordinating with MAP and Design Office engineers as needed.
• Lead and support projects aimed at enhancing production productivity and process improvements.
• Maintain and update processes from a technical standpoint to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering)

Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor’s degree (Aerospace Engineering)

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern to join our team based in Mobile, AL. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated intern with an industrial or engineering background to support the launch and industrialization of the new production line. This is an exciting hands‑on opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high‑impact environment. The intern will work alongside experienced industrial engineers to implement best practices, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Meet the Team: Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment: On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your Challenges

Responsible for developing rework instructions to address non-conformities that deviate from the design dossier, coordinating with MAP and Design Office engineers as needed to support repairs. They also lead and support projects aimed at enhancing production productivity and overall process improvements. Additionally, they maintain and update processes from a technical standpoint to ensure operational efficiency.

Your Boarding Pass

Demonstrates basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality control. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and design dossiers. Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills. Works effectively with cross‑functional teams, actively listens and communicates clearly in both verbal and written form. Clearly articulates problems, solutions, and feedback while fostering an open and respectful team environment.

Preferred Education

Working towards Bachelor’s degree in one the following majors at least at Sophomore standing: Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering

Preferred Experience

School projects in related fields. Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel‑toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Candidates must be able to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Remote Type: On‑site

Job Family: Support to Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically‑advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel‑efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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