Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Intern | Barnes Aero

The Tone:
This is an internship at Barnes Aero, a company focused on manufacturing within an engineering environment. We build aerospace components and are seeking a motivated engineering student to contribute to our production processes. This role is crucial for applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, supporting continuous improvement, and developing essential professional skills within our engineering team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Team: Integral part of the engineering team, working in cross-functional groups.
• Mission: Apply engineering knowledge to optimize manufacturing processes and contribute to product and process improvements.
• Tech Stack: ERP system, CAD solid modeling (NX or Solidworks).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Engineering: Implement engineering changes to improve products and manufacturing processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate on projects to identify and implement solutions that boost efficiency and quality.
• Tool Design & Analysis: Develop practical tooling solutions and conduct time studies to optimize manufacturing processes and labor utilization.
• Data & Project Management: Update the ERP system with accurate item cards, Bills of Material (BOM), and part routings, while assisting with project planning and tracking.
• Internship Projects: Execute dedicated internship projects, researching and analyzing findings, and presenting results to leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Skills: Strong CAD solid modeling (NX or Solidworks), understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, manufacturing processes (welding, turning, milling), and part measuring techniques. Working knowledge of Lean concepts (Toyota Production System). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to schedule and organize time and tasks effectively in a challenging, schedule-driven manufacturing environment, and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.