Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state‑of‑the‑art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Smiths Detection is seeking a highly motivated 2026 Summer Intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working with cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. As a Smiths Detection intern, you will have the opportunity to experience, first‑hand, the type of work we do within Smiths Detection. As an intern, you can make an impact on the business as well as continue to build your analytical, technical and leadership skills.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

The selected intern will working with a Mentor Mfg. Eng. (or Supervisor) and will:

• Provide engineering support to Production via development of processes, troubleshooting products, etc.
• Assess current processes for purpose of identifying wastes.
• Work in cross‑functional teams to drive change and improvement to processes related to safety, quality, cost, and serviceability.
• Provide support in creating / modifying procedures, processes, and specifications.
• Support MRB and Quality and perform root‑cause analysis for defects, internal and supplier oriented. Goal is scrap reduction.
• Design and document fixtures and tooling for Production in support of process and yield improvements and EHS issues.

Education: Degree‑track undergraduate or graduate student in an Engineering discipline – preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience: Basic understanding of engineering principles required. Experience using 3D design software (Solid Works preferred). Knowledge of contemporary lean principles also preferred.

Knowledge skills/other attributes:

• Ability to work in matrixed environment with different profession types (i.e. engineers, software developers, project managers, etc.)
• A passion to promote the Health and Safety of self and others and minimize impacts to our environment
• Sound communication skills (written and verbal)
• Inquisitiveness and a desire to learn and apply new‑found knowledge
• Ability to conceptualize products as holistic systems
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
• Technical writing skills with expertise
• Experience with the Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• US Citizen preferred; ability to pass a background check and security vetting required

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug‑free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

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