Engineering Intern 3

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pocasset, MA

5d•$47,210 - $67,433

About The Position

This part-time, hourly internship is with HII’s Uncrewed Systems business group in the Mission Technologies division, which develops unmanned underwater vehicles, unmanned surface vehicles, and autonomy software. The role supports engineering work on UUV programs for U.S. Department of Defense and allied customers, with hands-on exposure to manufacturing challenges in a regulated defense contracting environment. The intern works with a mentor, senior leadership, engineers, and technicians, contributing to practical projects and supporting engineering functions across specialties such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, and chemical engineering. The posting also describes a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op focused on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, supporting production-floor efficiency, quality, and flow, with emphasis on mission assurance, compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be working toward a bachelor's degree and have completed between 40% and 60% of the required credits.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Operations Management.
Prior co-op, internship, or shop-floor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with CAD, Excel, or basic data analysis tools.
Interest in defense systems, robotics, autonomy, or underwater technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist with Lean Manufacturing activities, including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and waste reduction.
Support Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Collect and analyze manufacturing data for KPI tracking, including cycle time, yield, scrap, rework, and throughput.
Help document current-state and future-state process maps and value stream maps.
Assist in developing and updating work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
Support manufacturing engineers with process improvements, tooling updates, and fixture design concepts.
Participate in New Product Introduction activities, including prototype builds and pilot production.
Provide shop-floor support by observing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and assisting with implementation.
Support the Engineering team with functions in one or more engineering specialties.
Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.