Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2024) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-09-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Looking for an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Aerospace industry while finishing your degree? Consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace, where we’re working side-by-side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, we’re crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military and defense aviation. 

Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum, powerful exposure to leadership at all levels, tailored career growth and more! At Collins, we’re redefining aerospace and we’re just getting started. Come soar with us! 

Collins Aerospace is seeking a summer intern for 2024 at our Manufacturing Engineering department within our Fire Protection Systems manufacturing site located Wilson, NC. This student will work under the supervisor of one of our senior engineers in the development and implementation of various machines and processes across our manufacturing floor in support of the improvement of various operational metrics. The team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products and our people (that means you). This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and will run May/June-August; it is only eligible for current students with a graduation date past August 2024.

may be eligible for relocation. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities that increase output and reduce overall costs.

• Identify and implement shop floor process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs

• Assist in creating and maintaining shop floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, process control, and tooling definition/requirements)

• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement

• Participate in special projects that could involve cost reduction, special processes, machining processes and supplier support activities

• May propose the sequence of operations and installations and supports in specifying procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment and other processes which may include disassembly/assembly and repairs, to ensure efficiency and optimize performance.

• Participates in the development of manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control to ensure compliance and effective production.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, creative thinking and project management skills.

• Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Self-starter, who can prioritize to meet various deadlines.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with good interpersonal skills.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 

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