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About AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.
The AIRO Group, designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication and display components and integrated systems that equip clients with unparalleled precision and accuracy. AIRO has a proven track record of excellence, with over 600 FAA certifications. This impressive achievement highlights our commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements while advancing avionics technology.
AIRO is developing the next generation of advanced General Aviation Avionics systems that will bring new levels of Functionality, Usability, Integration and Value to existing and new aircraft for a broad spectrum of General Aviation aircraft. AIRO is offering a unique opportunity to join a highly focused and motivated team of engineers in defining, designing, and implementing these advanced systems.
Position Overview: This a paid Internship opportunity for Six Months.
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies. This role ensures products are built efficiently, repeatably, and in compliance with customer, regulatory, requirements. The position supports production readiness, configuration control, and process validation activities to ensure on-time delivery of conforming products.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies (cable harnesses, PCB integration, mechanical subassemblies).
• Create and control work instructions, travelers, and process documentation in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Define tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements to support efficient production.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations, troubleshooting process and product issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, RCCA).
• Ensure proper configuration control of BOMs, drawings, and revisions at job release.
• Establish process controls to ensure repeatability and compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Validate manufacturing processes, including special processes such as soldering, bonding, and torque application.
• Identify and implement key process indicators (KPIs) for yield, efficiency, and defect reduction.
• Support risk management activities including PFMEA and control plans.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, and optimize labor efficiency.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Improve workflow, layout, and material flow within assembly areas.
Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly processes (wiring, crimping, soldering, PCB integration).
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation control.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, of GD&T, and must understand the x, y, z coordinate system.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
• Experience with PFMEA, and control plans.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Education:
• In Progress of bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0-2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electro-mechanical assembly environments. Experience in aerospace, avionics, or other regulated industries preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time,
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner,
• Ability to work and communicate well with other employees and management, customers, visitors, vendors.
• Ability to perform work utilizing manual dexterity of the hands,
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach above and below shoulders, and full use of upper extremities,
• Ability to easily move through an approximately 25,000 square foot warehouse building,
• Ability to read, write, and understand English,
• Correctable vision and hearing.
Company Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance - fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents
• Long-Term Disability Insurance - fully paid by the company
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance options

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor as required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The pay range for this role is:
20 - 25 USD per hour (Phoenix - Main)