Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Regent•North Kingstown, RI

40d

About The Position

At REGENT, we're on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water's surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before. Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we're now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen. Role Overview As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at REGENT, you'll work hands-on with our Manufacturing team to support the build, process development, and production readiness of our next-generation seagliders. You'll gain firsthand experience in early-stage manufacturing system design - from prototyping and tooling development to process documentation and build optimization - all within a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to translate design intent into efficient, manufacturable solutions, validate tooling and fixtures, and help lay the foundation for scalable production. If you're energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you'll be in the right place - and we'd be thrilled to have you on the team!

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or related field
Strong hands-on interest in process development, prototyping, or manufacturing
Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and manufacturing documentation practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with composites, machining, or mechanical assembly
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methods
Prior internship or project experience in prototype, hardware, or aerospace manufacturing

Responsibilities

Support process development for prototype and production builds, including work instructions, tooling validation, and fixture setup
Assist with time studies, ergonomic assessments, and process improvement efforts
Collaborate with design, prototype, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Help create standardized process documentation and manufacturing readiness plans
Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for build issues
Support setup and organization of manufacturing areas (work cells, layup spaces, assembly stations)
Collect, analyze, and summarize build data to inform process and design updates
Assist with defining digital workflows and documentation for the manufacturing execution system (MES)