Tooling Engineer Intern — Mentored, Hands-on 10-Week

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a 2027 internship for a Tool Engineer in Wichita, KS. You will design tooling, analyze manufacturing methods, and implement new technologies on world-class aircraft with mentorship from experienced engineers.

The internship emphasizes ergonomics, safety, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to real projects and gain hands-on experience in tooling and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• A basic knowledge of core manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good analytics and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD software, FEA/ FEM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Tool Engineering Design with emphasis on Ergonomics and Safety
• Utilization of the latest, high technology tools to create Tool Engineering designs, NC Programming, composite fiber placement, Laser Projection, etc.
• Leading/participating in cross-functional continuous improvement projects that enable both product and process improvements
• Creation of Manufacturing Build and Tooling Plans for new aircraft
• Develop manufacturing processes by modifying and designing new equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
• Observe and analyze current methods and processes for making recommendations on improving production quality, work simplification and cost reduction
• Develop the most efficient ways to use people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or service

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

CAD software

FEA/FEM

Education

Mechanical Engineering (BS)

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Robotics Technology

Tools

CAD software

FEA/FEM software

Job description

Textron Aviation is offering a 2027 internship for a Tool Engineer in Wichita, KS. You will design tooling, analyze manufacturing methods, and implement new technologies on world-class aircraft with mentorship from experienced engineers.

The internship emphasizes ergonomics, safety, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to real projects and gain hands-on experience in tooling and manufacturing processes.