Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Worker Type

Job Description

 

Summary
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. The person acting in this capacity learns about many of the activities outlined in the Essential Functions section. Their role provides hands-on experience applying fundamental EE coursework and fundamentals to real projects with mentoring from experienced engineers in a manufacturing environment.  The goal is to learn how basic electrical components function and are integrated in a manufacturing product flow and analysis techniques can screen for quality issues.
 
Essential Functions
·    Develop a Lean Six Sigma Part Quantity Process Route to feed into a Value Stream Mapping Project for kitting of parts for a manufacturing process flow
·    Learn about X-ray fluorescence (XRF) - a fast, non-destructive analytical technique used to identify and measure the elemental composition of materials and screen for manufacturing quality
·    Determine Cycle Time for material screening
·    Learn the application space of basic analog electronic components (op-amps, diodes, transistors, etc. at an introductory level), their requirements for a space program, and participate in the verification of these parts for use in space and directed energy product manufacturing
·    Evaluating quality control processes and making recommendations for improvement
·    Identifying and differentiating between manufacturing, design, and component issues, and coordinating resolution of the issues with the appropriate individual, group, or organization
·    Performing root/cause analysis and identifying and monitoring corrective actions to resolve production and product issues
·    All other relevant duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience
·  Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, systems, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or in a related field.
·    U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
 
Competencies
Ethical Conduct
Attention to detail
Communication Skills
Self-Starter
Time Management
Ability to multi-task, learn and adapt in a manufacturing environment
 
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional/secure office & manufacturing laboratory environments.
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a temporary, part-time position with variable working hours based on program needs and employee work/life balance.
 

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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