Boeing - Wichita Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
This paid summer 2027 internship is with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Manufacturing Engineering interns help translate engineering definition into safe, repeatable, and efficient production processes. Interns may support build plans, methods, work instructions, tooling and equipment, producibility, process capability, and production issue resolution while working with mechanics, quality, design engineering, and operations. The internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, exposure to manufacturing, engineering, and research facilities, interaction with company leaders, and opportunities to build a professional network. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in Wichita, Kansas, and is for first shift. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility. Boeing does not sponsor employment visa applications for this position.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for the aerospace industry and interest and enthusiasm for a career at Boeing.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Previous related internship or work experience and/or involvement with student or civic organizations.
- Major in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or another related field.
- Ability to relocate and work onsite.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing build plans, methods, and work instructions.
- Support production issues, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Evaluate producibility, process capability, tooling, equipment, and factory readiness.
- Improve manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost, flow, and cycle time.
- Work with mechanics, quality, design engineering, and operations.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
