Acron Aviation
Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Grand Rapids Site
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- No specific years required; internship experience is preferred but not required.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Supports manufacturing engineering projects and process improvements at Acron Aviation’s Grand Rapids aerospace manufacturing site during a full-time, onsite summer internship.
What you'll do
- Support manufacturing process improvement, Lean initiatives, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
- Help create and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, process documentation, and engineering records.
- Collect and analyze production data; assist with workflow, time, and capacity studies and present project results.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a listed or related engineering discipline; must have completed freshman year and return to school after the internship.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; demonstrated interest in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement, or operations.
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment; must qualify as a US Person due to possible U.S. export-control requirements.
Nice to have
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience with CAD, ERP systems, Power BI, SAP, or manufacturing-related coursework or projects.
Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Power BI, SAP
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