Transition Engineering Internship

Safran DSI; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran DSI Optronics in Bedford, NH, is offering a Transition Engineering Internship. The role supports operations and engineering to build and document product offerings, with a focus on Lean Six Sigma and tooling development.

The intern gains hands-on production floor exposure, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience. You'll work on documentation, assist with daily builds, learn test plans, and collaborate across teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering program (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Strong teamwork and can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• US citizenship or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing methods.
• Develop manufacturing documentation: work instructions, flows, routers, BOMs.
• Aid production staff with daily build and troubleshooting.
• Learn test plans and procedures with Engineering/Programs/customers.
• Assist with assembly and testing of electro-optical components.
• Understand production tools and verify availability.
• Learn non-conformance handling and data provision to engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

US Citizenship or PR

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Transition Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting Operations and Engineering in building and documenting different products offered by DSI Optronics. This individual will assist production personnel and engineering with daily build and troubleshooting, identify and implement improved processes through use of Lean Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies, design and implement tooling and test equipment and train assembly personnel. This position will provide the individual with knowledge and experience in the day-to-day tasks and roles and responsibilities of a Transition Engineer. Most of the time will be spent on the production floor working with equipment/ processes, production personnel, quality and engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Introduction to evaluating and improving manufacturing methods by learning knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality standards, Lean Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies
• Assist in the process to develop and implement manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, routers and bills of materials
• Aid production personnel with daily build and troubleshooting
• Identify and recommend changes for manufacturabilityWorks closely with Engineering, Programs and customers to learn about test plans and procedures that cover the requirements and functions of a product
• Assist assemblers and technicians to perform manufacturing and testing of complex electro-optical and optomechanical assemblies
• Develop understanding of production tools and verifying tools are on hand and available for use
• Learn and assist with non-conformance activities, from supplying the proper data to engineers, assisting with rework procedures to aid in disposition of parts when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering program such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s
• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Working knowledge with computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Results driven, thorough, and timely
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task across a broad range of responsibilities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with LabVIEW
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and 9015 a plus
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma a plus
• Experience with imaging systems, range finders and LASER aiming a plus
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).

Nearest Major Market: Manchester
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashua