2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on systems that affect people's lives around the world today and for generations to come. The company has a long record of technological firsts, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and the moon landing. Northrop Grumman looks for people with bold ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit who want to invent the future and have fun doing it.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems provides mission-enabling solutions for global security, including secure, affordable, integrated and multi-domain systems. Its battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely information and situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its allies.

An internship at Northrop Grumman goes beyond learning new skills. Interns explore the enterprise, network with experts, and finish with a resume that opens doors, along with pride in their work. Training, professional development and networking opportunities are provided.

Role Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer intern for this position at the Mission Systems sector in Charlottesville, VA. The intern will join the Machining and Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering Team within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division. The role develops and maintains technical solutions for machined and fabricated components using milling, sheet metal manufacturing, welding, hydraulic assembly, painting, finishing and forming equipment. The role also works with stakeholders and manufacturing leadership on metrics reporting and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design sequences of operations and specify procedures for fabricating parts, tools, equipment and other items that affect product performance.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities focused on cost and schedule savings during manufacturing.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action plans using industry standard techniques.
• Advise engineering on design concepts and specification requirements to make best use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Work directly with operators, cell supervisors and others on the shop floor in a production environment.