Grand Forks Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Cirrus Aircraft • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works under the guidance of an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to learn and support manufacturing engineering processes, methods, and tools. The intern contributes to one or two significant projects while assisting production teams with day-to-day manufacturing challenges. The position provides hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, process improvement, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration, while building a foundational understanding of Cirrus products, systems, and operations.

Requirements

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Must be a junior or senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to complete the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with an experienced Manufacturing Engineer mentor to learn manufacturing engineering principles, processes, and best practices.
• Support production technicians and operators with day-to-day manufacturing issues and process-related concerns.
• Lead or significantly contribute to one or two defined project assignments focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, or process improvement.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to support problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Support the development and revision of work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in manufacturing process observations, validation activities, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering team members to understand how manufacturing functions support the business.
• Learn and apply engineering tools, systems, and manufacturing technologies used within Cirrus.
• Present project results and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern