Production Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
Job Title: Production Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Job Category: Intern/Co-op
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity
Join a team of innovative production engineers who tackle complex, meaningful technical challenges every day. As a Production Engineering Intern, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to solve real technical problems while building hands-on and analytical experience with Space and Defense systems. You'll contribute to the full development cycle - from early design ideas to final system testing - using industry-standard tools and methods. The internship will be fully on-site at our Danbury, CT location.
Responsibilities:
- Create, review, and maintain manufacturing work instructions within a paperless execution system
- Analyze statistical process control (SPC) data and evaluate manufacturing and assembly processes
- Work with ERP and MES systems to support production operations and process improvements
- Utilize 3D printing and other technologies to develop and maintain assembly tooling and fixtures
- Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a closely related field
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations
- Familiarity with statistical process control concepts and data analysis
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
Desired:
- Experience with ERP and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD software, or manufacturing tooling and fixtures
- Previous internship, lab, or project experience in a manufacturing environment
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A culture of integrity.
An environment of trust.
A focus on continuous growth.
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