Summer 2027 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

The role

You will work on an intern project in advanced manufacturing engineering, with exposure to program planning, production planning, quality, and prototype build. Tasks include improving manufacturing processes, designing tooling, writing work instructions, and supporting production readiness.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products or aircraft systems.
• Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids.
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process flows.
• Work with Design Engineering on design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds, and new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Industrial Engineering.
• Support tooling validation, first article inspections, and process qualification.
• Use CAD software for tooling concepts and manufacturing layouts.
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical fiel
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production operations.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Experience or coursework in project management, manufacturing systems, quality engineering, or supply chain logistics.
• Familiarity with data visualization or process modeling tools.
• Demonstrated interest in aerospace, prototyping, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing stipend.
• Hands-on mentorship.
• Possible job offer at the end of the internship.
• Company sponsored events.
• Opportunity to expand your network.

Before you apply

• Expected graduation in December 2027 or Spring 2028 is preferred.
• Interns are responsible for finding their own housing and travel to their office location.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. It has offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.