Summer Manufacturing Intern: Lean & Process Improvement

AeroVironment; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Job summary

AeroVironment offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to immerse students in the aerospace and defense industry. You will work on meaningful projects, learn Lean and Six Sigma, and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes as part of AV’s teams across the United States.

The 12-week onsite internship is open to college students or recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation and housing reimbursement may be available; details discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Some coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process improvement, or quality control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing, technical drawings, and Bill of Materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Visio, Minitab, or CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites (up to 10%).

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.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects involving engineering and suppliers to enhance cost, cycle time, and quality.
• Support Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) activities.
• Provide input to engineering regarding manufacturing considerations for design concepts and specifications.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting production floor activities, including assembly and integration processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Minitab

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

AeroVironment offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to immerse students in the aerospace and defense industry. You will work on meaningful projects, learn Lean and Six Sigma, and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes as part of AV’s teams across the United States.

The 12-week onsite internship is open to college students or recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Relocation and housing reimbursement may be available; details discussed during interviews.