Spirit AeroSystems · 4 months ago
2026 Summer Intern: Manufacturing (Manufacturing Engineering)
Wichita, Kansas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSpirit AeroSystems is a global company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, specializing in designing and building large structural parts for commercial aircraft and defense programs. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering intern for the Summer of 2026, where the intern will gain hands-on experience in various manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering teams on impactful projects.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acquire hands-on experience in fabricating and assembling parts according to engineering specifications
Collaborate on machining, composite, sheet metal, and rapid response planning projects
Manage configuration control to ensure adherence to specific customer requirements, overseeing operations and parts for designated units
Develop expertise in areas such as composites, electrical/electronics, machining, sheet metal, systems, and structures
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to formulate and execute manufacturing and tooling strategies
Contribute to the adoption and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, enhancing processes to align with type design requirements
Apply process engineering principles and methodologies to optimize manufacturing operations
Multiple Manufacturing Plant Tours
Professional development workshops
Project Expo (An opportunity to present an intern project for Executive Leaders)
Social/Networking Events
Qualification
Required
You must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)
You must be enrolled full time in a university degree program aligned to the area of internship
You must be a current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in good academic standing
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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