Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2027)
About The Position
North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is seeking an Intern - Manufacturing Engineer for Summer 2027. This role involves supporting mechanical and manufacturing engineering activities for new and existing aerospace electronic products. The intern will gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, production processes, tooling and fixtures, engineering documentation, and shop-floor problem-solving. The position requires collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, and the machine shop to enhance product manufacturability, process consistency, and operational efficiency. NAI is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions for military, aerospace, and industrial markets and is recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of mechanical design, engineering drawings, and manufacturing principles.
- Possess experience with 3D CAD software through coursework, academic projects, employment, or a previous internship.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), and must be able to provide appropriate documentation upon hire to verify this status.
- Some positions involve sensitive customer contracts and require U.S. citizenship as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable design software.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, tolerances, and basic GD&T concepts.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, or assembly.
- Experience designing fixtures, tooling, prototypes, or other production aids.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and update mechanical drawings and engineering change documentation.
- Support mechanical design and detailing for new and existing products.
- Design and develop fixtures, tooling, gages, and other production aids under engineering guidance.
- Create and update work instructions, process documentation, inspection requirements, and supporting visual aids.
- Assist with prototype builds, engineering trials, process validation, and data collection.
- Support continuous improvement projects involving workflow, cycle time, scrap, capacity, and production efficiency.
Benefits
- Team building events
- Company picnics
- Special event day
- Employee game room
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
