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- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Simi Valley, CA
- Posted
- Sep 2
Worker Type
Supplemental
Job Description
Summer Internship Program
Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.
This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates.
What you'd do
- Assist in supporting and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and quality
- Help implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methods to support continuous improvement efforts
- Analyze production data such as yields, capacity, cost, and process capability to identify opportunities for improvement
- Support establishment and documentation of standard work hours, sequences, and assembly procedures
- Help generate and update work instructions and other documentation controlling manufacturing processes
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to materials, design, equipment, and personnel
- Assist in manufacturing capacity planning and factory layout design for improved efficiency
- Support cost estimation activities for new tooling, fixtures, and production equipment
- Collaborate with design engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and reliability analysis
- Participate in cross-functional improvement projects involving engineering and suppliers to enhance cost, cycle time, and quality
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
- Some coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process improvement, or quality control
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus
- Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing, technical drawings, and Bill of Materials is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Visio, Minitab, or CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) is a plus
- Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites (up to 10%)
About AeroVironment
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Instituti…
- Starts
- 2026-09-01