Manufacturing Engineering Intern
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvement
- Identify and differentiate between manufacturing, design, and component issues, and coordinate resolution of the issues with the appropriate individual, group, or organization
- Perform root/cause analysis and identify and monitor corrective actions to resolve production and product issues
Requirements
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
Qualifications
- 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.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
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.
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.
About AV
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.