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
Process Documentation & SOP Writing:
Observe, analyze, and document complex aerospace assembly, testing, and manufacturing sequences.
Draft, revise, and standardize highly visual and precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and manufacturing routers.
Integrate quality control check-points, safety protocols (PPE), and critical-to-quality (CTQ) specifications into documentation.
Process Establishment & Optimization:
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to map "as-is" processes and design optimized "to-be" workflows.
Assist in conducting time studies and bottleneck analyses to improve line efficiency.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions into revised process documentation.
Training & Knowledge Transfer:
Translate technical engineering documents into easily digestible training aids, visual management tools, and one-point lessons for production technicians.
Develop training matrices to track technician certifications and skills.
Partner with shop floor leads to facilitate the rollout of new procedures and gather direct feedback for continuous improvement.
Compliance & Data Management:
Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory standards (e.g., AS9100).
Manage document control workflows, routing new and revised SOPs through the engineering sign-off and approval process.
ITAR & 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 & Skills
Must 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 & Skills:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred).
Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to explain complex mechanical or electrical processes clearly and concisely.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to collaborate effectively with both floor technicians and senior engineering staff.
Preferred / Plus:
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).
Prior experience with Technical Writing or Document Control software.
Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) to extract visuals for documentation.
Basic understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
What You Will Learn & Gain
Deep insight into aerospace quality management systems and strict regulatory environments.
Hands-on experience in change management and how engineering designs translate to shop-floor reality.
Mentorship from experienced Manufacturing Engineers.
A tangible portfolio of established processes and documents that directly impacted production efficiency and safety.