About the role#
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team for a 10 to 12 week program during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside our production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily operations and drive process improvements. This role is based in Mojave, California, and requires on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily manufacturing engineering and production-support activities.
- Collect and analyze data regarding production output, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and quality.
- Create reports, charts, and dashboards using Microsoft Excel or similar software.
- Maintain engineering documentation, project files, and data records.
- Support the development of work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
- Conduct time studies, workstation observations, and document process flows.
- Participate in continuous-improvement projects and help investigate manufacturing issues to support corrective actions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong interest in hands-on engineering work, manufacturing, and process improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work within cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort working in both office settings and on the manufacturing floor.
- Exposure to 5S, Lean manufacturing, root-cause analysis, or process mapping is a plus.
- Familiarity with technical drawings, CAD, or manufacturing processes.
- Experience using data-analysis tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Mojave, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 to 12 weeks).
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Note: Applicants must submit a short presentation, paper, or summary of a project they have worked on. This document must detail your individual contribution and explain why the project was exciting to you. Applications submitted without this project summary will not be considered.
About Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch designs and manufactures aerospace vehicles and technologies. The company operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. It focuses on hypersonic vehicle research and reliable access to space. Based in Mojave, California, the firm has operated since 2011. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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