Production & Industrial Engineering Intern - Melbourne, FL MRO

Dassault Falcon Jet’s Melbourne Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility is seeking a motivated Production & Industrial Engineering Intern to support continuous improvement initiatives within our business aviation service center. This role focuses on improving the organization, storage, and workflow processes associated with aircraft maintenance, interior removal, and component handling for Falcon aircraft.

Key Responsibilities 

 

• Evaluate current component removal processes for Falcon aircraft, including panels, interior assemblies, and avionics access items, ensuring consistency with Dassault standards and best practices.
• Document and improve part‑handling workflows, helping technicians properly tag, track, and store removed components to maintain configuration control and protect high‑value aircraft parts.
• Assess material storage systems across the Melbourne MRO and identify opportunities to improve organization, layout, and efficiency.
• Travel to the Little Rock (LIT) facility to review existing storage equipment, observe best practices, and gather requirements for potential improvements in Melbourne.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Operations Manager to understand facility constraints, storage needs, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Work with Procurement to obtain vendor bids, evaluate quotes, and compare proposed solutions for new storage systems, racks, carts, and material‑handling equipment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in a hands‑on, fast‑paced MRO environment where processes may be informal and evolving.
• Assist production teams by improving part flow, workspace organization, and accessibility of materials to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and process documentation for engineering and operations leadership.

Preferred Qualifications 

•  Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in business aviation, MRO operations, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to bring structure to informal processes.
• Comfortable working directly with technicians, facilities staff, and vendors in a hands‑on environment.
• Ability to travel to Dassault Falcon Jet’s Little Rock facility as needed.
• Relocation is not available - must be able to work out of the Melbourne, Fl facility.