Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Mechanical

Skydio•Hayward, CA

10d

About The Position

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern you’ll support the ramp of new and existing product assemblies by designing fixtures, writing and validating work instructions, piloting assembly processes, and driving small-scale improvements that scale to full production. Example projects: How you'll make an impact (example projects below): Create assembly work instructions (WI) for a new sub-assembly and/or station Deliverables: clear step-by-step WI with photos/diagrams, torque/spec callouts, inline quality checks, cycle-time estimate, and operator training checklist. Design and prototype an assembly fixture / jig Deliverables: CAD models (Catia or Fusion360), BOM, 3D-printed or machined prototype, fixture validation plan, and measurement of repeatability. Execute a quick lean improvement (5S/Kaizen) Deliverables: current state map, proposed changes, before/after cycle time or defect metrics, and a rollout plan. Evaluate and execute equipment and station updates Deliverables: future state equipment list, budget and lead time estimates, coordinating installation, validating equipment reliability

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related technical field.
Comfortable with hands-on assembly work — basic soldering, harness routing, use of torque drivers, hand tools, and small assembly tools.
CAD experience (Fusion360 or Catia or similar) with the ability to produce simple fixture concepts and mechanical drawings.
Experience or coursework in GD&T, BOMs, and reading engineering drawings.
Familiarity with prototyping methods (3D printing, machining, laser cutting) and a willingness to use the machine shop.
Basic understanding of lean manufacturing concepts (5S, Kaizen, SMED) and data collection (SPC, simple DOE).
Strong attention to detail, documentation mindset (clear WI), and quality orientation.
Good communicator: able to work across mechanical, electrical, quality, and supply chain teams.
Self-starter who learns quickly, iterates on prototypes, and is comfortable with ambiguity in early stage product builds.
Able to stand for periods of time and handle light lifting (typical workshop/assembly duties).