Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | Ducommun

The Tone:
This is an Engineering Intern position at Ducommun, located in Parsons, KS. Ducommun, established in 1849, began as a hardware supplier during the California Gold Rush and evolved to play a pivotal role in the Southern California aerospace industry. Today, Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, specializing in electronic and structural systems for commercial aircraft and mission-critical programs. This technical internship offers a clear career path to full-time employment as a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Project Engineer for goal-driven individuals aiming to launch their career in a manufacturing and product development environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Parsons, KS
• Mission: Solve manufacturing non-conformities and improve process efficiency through technical studies, data analysis, and root cause identification.
• Tech Stack: Ansys, Solidworks Simulation, basic CAD systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Collection & Improvement: Collect essential data and specification requirements, conduct detailed time studies, and prepare proposals for improvements in manufacturing processes or part flow.
• Root Cause Analysis: Assess the results of part flow and yield data, performing thorough root cause analysis to identify and correct any non-conformities.
• Project Management: Perform basic project management activities to effectively track and manage various technical projects.
• Team Leadership: Potentially lead small teams to execute specific tasks critical for the successful completion of larger commercial aircraft programs.
• Process Plan Development: Assist in the creation and refinement of manufacturing process plans designed to build complex parts, ensuring they meet precise requirements like GD&T tolerances, pneumatic limits, thermal schedules, and chemical control bands.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A student or graduate pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering principles and Time Study processes.
• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities and data mining proficiency; comfort in gathering data and producing professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a creative self-starter.
• Bonus: Perfunctory knowledge of engineering modeling software such as Ansys or Solidworks Simulation; exposure to basic CAD systems; and an interest in Avionics.