INTERN (MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING)

About the role

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment. As a leading defense contractor, it plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years the company has maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for its unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and global allies. Collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

Position Summary: During this internship participants will become part of the mechanical, manufacturing and tooling engineering department, working alongside mentors to contribute to the innovation produced by Marvin Engineering. The goal is to provide the fundamental tools needed for career success and potentially prepare interns for a full‑time opportunity with Marvin Engineering. Fields of focus are diverse across the program and include functional and technical opportunities. Interns will gain exposure to the engineering design cycle, from concept development to integration, manufacturing, and test. They will work closely with engineers, manufacturing and technical management, and will be responsible for following the integration, design, technical solutions and manufacturing on products such as Rail Launchers, Bomb Racks, and Ground Vehicles. Applicants should be able to interface effectively with multiple functional groups including production, planning, engineering, quality, contracts/subcontracts, and other logistics and support personnel to achieve completion of deliverables to customers.

Responsibilities

• Training and application of MEC tools including CATIA V5, SolidWorks and PDM
• Design and Documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS office suite
• Engineering Change Request, Engineering Change Notice/Order and Drawing Release
• Collaboration with coworkers and diverse teams
• Training on MEC processes and procedures

Requirements

• Must be Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Postgraduate by the start of summer in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Understanding of Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis
• Proficient utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) modeling, drafting and release
• Demonstrated Mechanical design, drafting and modeling techniques
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)

Skills

• Experience being a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with multiple customers
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change, identify issues, and work with stakeholders to develop solutions
• Ability to inspire