Jobs in Pottstown, PA

About the role

This position will site onsite in our Pottstown, PA office and will focus on UXS / VideoRay products. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support the design and operation of manufacturing systems for AV Unmanned Air Vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced manufacturing engineers, you will assist in analyzing production processes and data, help optimize manufacturing workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. This internship provides hands-on experience in manufacturing process design, factory planning, and production support.

What you'll bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
• Some coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process improvement, or quality control
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites (up to 10%)
• In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
• Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
• See 22 CFR § 120.15.
• Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing, technical drawings, and Bill of Materials is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Interest in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques

Benefits