Why This Internship
As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.
JOB SUMMARY:
In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction and product improvement. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross-functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world-class aircraft.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with providing timely and relevant metrics to Plant Managers and Director
Active participation in identifying production flow issues stemming from work sequencing, task/line balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
Assist with creation and automated delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.
Application of standard hours through use of appropriate models, tools and methods to assure time standards are appropriately applied to produce new parts/assemblies
Analyze and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions
Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training
Gather, analyze, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities
Assist with work center configuration settings for SAP Capacity Planning
Assist in the preparation of cost development model
Value stream mapping, network mapping and associated gap analysis
Implement methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
EDUCATION:
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics Technology
Other related fields
EXPERIENCE:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
Action-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
Excellent organizational skills
Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron
This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.
Our benefits include:
· Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
· Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
· Real project work and hands-on experience
· Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
· Alternative work schedules at select locations
About Textron
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
