2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LATextron Aviation
Job Summary
2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA
Description
Why This Internship
As an intern with Textron, youll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. Youll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company Textron Inc. which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrows technology in the worlds hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Engineer:
Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build-plan methodology and gives input/feedback on associated design criteria; analyzes engineering design to determine manufacturability of components and assemblies
Guide and determine manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job-level installation; authors and maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions
Develops learning curve and actual hour projections for new program production incorporation; analyzes actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations
Oversee process to create manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities
Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications and processes
Analyzes/Interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
What Youll Need:
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Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
-Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
-Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently
-Effective verbal and written communications skills
-Basic Microsoft Office suite experience
-Ability to obtain a security clearance
Why Youll 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.
AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Louisiana-Slidell Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM Job Number: 342704