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2027 Summer Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Ursa MajorBerthoud🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Launch your career at the forefront of aerospace innovation with this hybrid internship, where you will gain hands-on experience optimizing cutting-edge propulsion systems and streamlining high-impact manufacturing processes. This role is perfect for a driven, data-oriented problem solver eager to sharpen their engineering skills within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. Apply today to help shape the future of national security and accelerate your professional growth.

Quick overview

SeniorityEntry Level
Work modeHybrid
LocationBerthoud, United States
Microsoft ExcelAssemblyCADContinuous Improvement

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.


Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Job Description

This internship will be involved with the analyzing, designing, and optimizing production processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. This role will help building data-driven methods for capacity management and factory simulation modeling in support of streamlined workflows, sustainable growth. This will require interface with the shop floor, planning team, engineering teams, and manufacturing engineering to deeply understand manufacturing processes and create actionable models and data. Engaging in continuous learning and continuous improvement of bottleneck processes will be a part of the job, along with supporting business process and manufacturing scale. 

Responsibilities

  • Become deeply familiar with multiple aspects of manufacturing, including machining, assembly, test, and automation
  • Document standard work and best practices to support cross training
  • Learn and own models in factory and line simulation models using digital tools
  • Simulate different production scenarios (demand changes, new product introductions, equipment changes, staffing levels) to assess impact on throughput, WIP, lead time, and resource utilization
  • Build capacity models to understand current execution and future demand in manufacturing
  • Support CAD plant floor layout updates and changes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams gather data
  • Update Work Instructions, as required
  • Design tooling and fixturing for optimization, as required

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Rising Junior or Senior for Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related degree
  • Strong interest in manufacturing technologies and/or hands-on experiences with hardware
  • Experience in aerospace, oil & gas, chemical processing, or pharmaceutical preferred

Skills and Tools

  • Microsoft Excel, word
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to learn new software, including CAD, simulation, and business softwares

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.

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