About the role#
As an Industrial Engineer Intern, you will work on real projects alongside experienced professionals. This is a paid, full-time 10-week summer internship designed to help you gain hands-on experience and build technical skills in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Build plans, production tooling, and manufacturing processes for components and assemblies.
- Redesign tooling to improve the work environment for operators.
- Analyze production layouts and processes to improve product flow.
- Create reference documents and standardized work for new or improved processes.
- Investigate quality concerns, suggest improvements, and implement your ideas.
- Explore new equipment and software to reduce scrap and downtime.
- Monitor and improve supply chain metrics like PPM, line disruptions, and non-conforming material tickets.
- Develop standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Evaluate production processes to increase productivity and product quality.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure material and tooling availability.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A mechanical aptitude and a drive to complete assigned tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Augusta, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
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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