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V2X Inc · 1 hour ago

2026 Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

V2X Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join their Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN. The intern will support metal fabrication and mechanical assembly operations while participating in rotations to learn about various aspects of manufacturing and design engineering.

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Responsibilities

Support metal fabrication and mechanical assembly operations by generating work instructions and resolving production issues through hands-on support

Participate in a multi-week rotations that introduces the intern to the numerous facets of manufacturing engineering and design engineering

Learn and support the development of production processes and industrial engineering (including ergonomics and safety in manufacturing, and metal fabrication processes)

Design and development of fixturing, jigs, gages, and tooling

Quality control and continuous improvement

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM)(FDM/FFF process)

Assess manufacturability based on engineering print reviews

Support & develop production operation sequences for component-level fabrication or generate work instructions for assembly operations

Conduct time studies for process refinement and continuous improvement

Support resolution of issues arising during ongoing production processes

Design/develop fixturing and support the development of tooling

Support Industrial Engineering projects through CAD layout revisions and/or conduct coordination across cross-functional or interdepartmental teams

Assigned administrative tasks that support growth and learning through familiarization of manufacturing processes and support functions

Update tooling records, operating procedures, and support Change Management functions

Shadow some design engineers for a short rotation to learn design principles and processes, and to learn the transition process from design to production

Qualification

Metal FabricationLean Manufacturing3D Modeling/CADMechanical PropertiesLift 40 lbs

Required

Candidate must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or university, pursuing a technical degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering / MET, Industrial Engineering), or a closely related STEM field

Must have obtained Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post graduate status as of Spring 2026. The level will be based on the candidate's qualifications, including degree credits earned

Please include your transcript with your resume

Preferred

Familiarity with Metal Fabrication processes and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles

Basic-level familiarization with 3D modeling/CAD software such as PTC Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, etc

Basic understanding of material (mechanical) properties

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

A cumulative GPA of 3.0+ in an engineering-focused discipline (preferably Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, etc.) is strongly desired

Company

V2X Inc

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Founded in 2016