2026 Summer Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About Us:  

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The manufacturing engineering internship is a temporary role for students pursuing an education in manufacturing engineering.  This role will learn while working on real-life manufacturing engineering projects, also providing administrative support.

Location: Interns are being hired at both Plainville, CT and South Windsor, CT. This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in manufacturing engineering projects
• Learn manufacturing processes
• Assist with changing/updating manufacturing engineering documents 
• Assist with time studies
• Provides administrative support  
• May interact with other departments 
• Adheres to all Core Values (Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Development of People, Integrity, Corporate Citizenship, Continuous Improvement, Respect). 
• Adheres to all Core Competencies (Communication, Teamwork, Achieving Results, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Judgement).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Attending Post-Secondary Educational Institution pursuing a degree in engineering or related field
• Passing grade point average
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Basic skills of any CAD/CAM such as AutoCAD, MasterCAM, CATIA, NX, Solidworks or Pro-E
• Able to read 2D drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing
• Basic computer skills 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in team environment
• Able to read, write, and speak in standard English
• Legally authorized to work in applicable country  

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation & Benefits:  

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.