We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our Engineering team. In this role, you won't just be watching from the sidelines, you will play a critical part in shaping how we build aerospace hardware. Your primary focus will be capturing tribal knowledge, establishing robust and repeatable manufacturing processes, authoring high-quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and designing training materials to ensure our production team executes flawlessly.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rigorous, AS9100-compliant, and ITAR-controlled environment, bridging the gap between theoretical engineering and shop-floor execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Process Documentation amp; SOP Writing:
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Observe, analyze, and document complex aerospace assembly, testing, and manufacturing sequences.
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Draft, revise, and standardize highly visual and precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and manufacturing routers.
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Integrate quality control check-points, safety protocols (PPE), and critical-to-quality (CTQ) specifications into documentation.
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Process Establishment amp; Optimization:
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Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to map "as-is" processes and design optimized "to-be" workflows.
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Assist in conducting time studies and bottleneck analyses to improve line efficiency.
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Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions into revised process documentation.
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Training amp; Knowledge Transfer:
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Translate technical engineering documents into easily digestible training aids, visual management tools, and one-point lessons for production technicians.
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Develop training matrices to track technician certifications and skills.
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Partner with shop floor leads to facilitate the rollout of new procedures and gather direct feedback for continuous improvement.
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Compliance amp; Data Management:
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Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory standards (e.g., AS9100).
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Manage document control workflows, routing new and revised SOPs through the engineering sign-off and approval process.
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ITAR amp; Export Compliance: Ensure all authored SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing data strictly adhere to company export control policies. Safely handle, label, and store proprietary and ITAR-controlled technical data.
Qualifications amp; SkillsMust be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.
Required Education amp; Skills:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelorโs degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred).
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Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to explain complex mechanical or electrical processes clearly and concisely.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD amp;T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
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Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to collaborate effectively with both floor technicians and senior engineering staff.
Preferred / Plus:
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).
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Prior experience with Technical Writing or Document Control software.
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Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) to extract visuals for documentation.
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Basic understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
What You Will Learn amp; Gain
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Deep insight into aerospace quality management systems and strict regulatory environments.
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Hands-on experience in change management and how engineering designs translate to shop-floor reality.
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Mentorship from experienced Manufacturing Engineers.
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A tangible portfolio of established processes and documents that directly impacted production efficiency and safety.