About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering intern, you will help translate engineering designs into safe, repeatable, and efficient production processes. You will work directly with mechanics, quality teams, design engineers, and operations staff to support the production of commercial aerostructures. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain manufacturing build plans, methods, and work instructions.
- Support production issue resolution, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Evaluate producibility, process capability, tooling, equipment, and factory readiness.
- Improve manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost, flow, and cycle time.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year undergraduate or graduate ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027.
- Major in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, or Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Academic excellence with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Passion for the aerospace industry and interest in a career at Boeing.
- Previous related internship or work experience, or involvement with student or civic organizations.
- Ability to relocate and work onsite.
Location & details#
- Location: Wichita, Kansas.
- Work Modality: 100% On-site.
- Shift: First shift.
- Compensation: $20.55 to $34.42 per hour.
- Note: This is a union-represented position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems manufactures aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and regional jets. The company produces fuselages, wing components, pylons, and nacelles using aluminum and composite materials. Founded in 2005, the firm operates facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Malaysia, and Morocco. It maintains its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, and employs over 10,000 people.
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