2027 Internship - Industrial Engineer

Textron•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction and product improvement. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross-functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world-class aircraft. This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET), Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Technology, Other related fields
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
Action-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
Excellent organizational skills
Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Responsibilities

Assist with providing timely and relevant metrics to Plant Managers and Director
Active participation in identifying production flow issues stemming from work sequencing, task/line balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
Assist with creation and automated delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.
Application of standard hours through use of appropriate models, tools and methods to assure time standards are appropriately applied to produce new parts/assemblies
Analyze and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions
Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
Gather, analyze, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities
Assist with work center configuration settings for SAP Capacity Planning
Assist in the preparation of cost development model
Value stream mapping, network mapping and associated gap analysis
Implement methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.