Launch your engineering career with hands-on experience in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced Manufacturing Engineers on real-world projects, supporting manufacturing process improvements, designing tooling and fixtures, assisting production operations, and gaining practical experience that extends well beyond the classroom.
Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- On-Site
- Fall 2026 Semester
What You'll Do
- Assist Manufacturing Engineers with manufacturing process improvements and day-to-day production support
- Create and revise CAD models, tooling designs, and fixture drawings using SolidWorks
- Update production routers, work instructions, process documentation, and engineering drawings
- Support troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing, assembly, and quality issues
- Assist with the design, build, and implementation of machining and test fixtures
- Purchase fixture hardware and coordinate with vendors as needed
- Support production personnel with the implementation and use of new fixtures and manufacturing processes
- Generate and process engineering change documentation
- Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
- Complete other engineering-related assignments as needed
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software preferred
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, and bills of material
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Comfortable collaborating with engineering, production, quality, and other cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exposure to manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, welding, additive manufacturing, heat treating, coatings, casting, or inspection is a plus
- Completed coursework in core engineering subjects such as Statics & Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Design, or similar engineering coursework preferred
- Familiarity with CNC programming, CMM programming, LabVIEW, or Microsoft Project is beneficial but not required
What You'll Gain
- Gain hands-on engineering experience while contributing to real manufacturing projects
- Work alongside experienced Manufacturing Engineers on real-world projects
- Apply classroom knowledge to real manufacturing challenges
- Flexible full-time or part-time schedule during the fall 2026 semester
- Build valuable technical and professional skills that will support your future engineering career
AeroControlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AeroControlex provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodation during the application or employment process may be directed to Human Resources through the company’s standard contact channels.
This position requires either a U.S. Person status (as defined by applicable export control regulations) or eligibility to obtain required export authorization in accordance with federal law.
Work Location: In person
