Manufacturing Engineering Intern

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, Connecticut, Newington
300 Fenn Road (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
Title Manufacturing Engineering Intern About the Organization PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com. Company Overview PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity. EOE Statement PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. Description The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will be immersed in a wide array of tasks drawing on mechanical/manufacturing engineering course work completed and will collaborate with: Manufacturing Engineers CNC Programmers Master machinists Inspectors Cell leaders Senior Managers Tasks will vary based on PCX management's view of the personal strengths each intern exhibits after initial tasks are completed. Examples of tasks to be undertaken include but are not limited to: Production of detailed work instructions, to clearly define and outline the process steps needed to be taken by an operator to successfully set up a job that will yield defect free parts. Utilize Siemens NX CAD software to model part manufacturing processes, create operation sheets, design fixtures/tools for traditional machining and/or 3D Printing. Learn and perform work center observations used to garner shop floor employee ideas and suggestions for cost reduction and throughput improvement. Learn to take time-studies to evaluate where the muda or "waste" is in terms on non-value added work, and then brainstorm for the elimination of those wastes. Learn Lean Manufacturing Techniques to evaluate part flow thru the factory and design optimum cell layouts to improve use of space, to promote less walking and wasted travel time, and to make it easier for material handlers to know where the products should be dropped off and picked up. Assist cross-functional teams in performing various technical projects that will improve plant operational efficiency Position Requirements Shift First Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Location PCX Aerosystems, Newington Category Engineering Req Number ENG-25-00010 Position Manufacturing Engineering Intern Close Date 6/15/2025 Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s) This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now