About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Muskegon, Michigan. You will work on-site to support manufacturing operations for automotive fuel systems. You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve production processes and equipment efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Solve problems related to current and prospective manufacturing processes.
- Study patterns, tooling, layout, and system operations.
- Learn the blow molding and assembly process for automotive fuel systems.
- Conduct cycle time studies to identify bottlenecks and reduce scrap or downtime.
- Create standardized work instructions.
- Analyze scrap and downtime data using Pareto charts and trend analysis to identify root causes.
- Improve operational equipment efficiency based on A3 and root cause analysis.
- Attend operational meetings.
- Assist the New Product Introduction (NPI) group with project launches.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a university degree in Engineering or Applied Science, specifically focused on automation or robotics.
- Experience or skills in data analysis, electronics, software engineering, robotics, automation, or mechatronics.
Location & details#
- Location: Muskegon, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Textron
Textron is a multi-industry company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1923, the firm operates across the aviation, defense, industrial, and finance sectors. It maintains a global network and manages several brands including Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Lycoming. The company employs more than 10,000 people.
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