2027 Intern - Weld Engineer (Marine) - New Orleans, LA

Textron Systems•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 summer intern to support welding engineering work in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Welding Engineer develops, manages, recommends, and coordinates implementation of welding programs and processes, using improved weld processes, design specification reviews, techniques, inspections, and safety procedures. The role establishes and documents welding processes in accordance with applicable national and military standards or specifications; reviews welding procedures, processes, and documentation; develops and executes weld qualification procedures; and creates, submits, and manages welding procedure specifications (WPSs). The intern will work with management to identify welding-process problems and recommend resolutions, and will interface directly with product design engineering to help ensure design-for-process and manufacturing requirements are met. The role also supports manufacturing, other support groups, and the training center on weld processes, weld-related defects and repair or rework dispositions, weld sequencing, and other welding needs. The position requires keeping abreast of current welding technologies and industry safety procedures, as well as performing other related duties assigned by management. The internship is a paid, full-time, 10-week summer program offering mentorship, training, development opportunities, and hands-on project work. The role is intended for a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering.
Ability to work independently and closely with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
Knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ProE, SolidWorks, Project, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-identification or analytical-resolution skills using statistical comprehension methods.
Ability to interface effectively and efficiently with peers, employees, and management within and across the organization.
Demonstrated or proven individual-contributor and team-player skills within a mid-size organization.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated technical knowledge of material reactions during welding or another manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Establish and document welding processes in accordance with national and military standards and/or specifications.
Review welding procedures, processes, and documentation.
Develop and execute weld qualification procedures.
Create, submit, and manage welding procedure specifications (WPSs).
Work with management to identify welding-process problems and recommend resolutions.
Interface with product design engineering to ensure design-for-process and manufacturing requirements are addressed and met.
Assist and support manufacturing, other support groups, and the training center on weld processes, weld-related defects, repair or rework dispositions, weld sequencing, and other welding needs.
Keep abreast of state-of-the-art welding technologies and industry safety procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.