Production Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

CACI•Danbury, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team of production engineers addressing technical challenges in Space and Defense systems. The Production Engineering Intern partners with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and gains hands-on and analytical experience. The role contributes to the full development cycle, from early design ideas through final system testing, using industry-standard tools and methods. The internship is fully on-site at the Danbury, Connecticut location.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
Familiarity with statistical process control concepts and data analysis.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD software, or manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
Previous internship, lab, or project experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and maintain manufacturing work instructions within a paperless execution system.
Analyze statistical process control (SPC) data and evaluate manufacturing and assembly processes.
Work with ERP and MES systems to support production operations and process improvements.
Use 3D printing and other technologies to develop and maintain assembly tooling and fixtures.
Assist in identifying and troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.