Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Responsibilities for this Position

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

:

USA-MA-Taunton

Required Clearance:
No clearance

Posted Date: 2/9/2026

Category:
Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Intern

Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of business principles. Administration Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program with a preference in a related field.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Taunton facility. This internship provides hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting the development and production of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Support manufacturing engineers in process improvement initiatives

* Assist with production floor layouts, tooling design, and work instruction documentation

* Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities

* Help optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, and Design Engineering

* Support data collection and analysis for continuous improvement projects

* Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities

Qualifications

Required:

* Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

* Completed at least sophomore year

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

* U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Preferred:

* Familiarity with CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.)

* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

* Experience with data analysis tools

* Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country. GDMS has an immediate opening for an Administration Intern to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. This position will support program teams supporting the efforts

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various projects of the GDMS organization and its clients. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Administration Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $27.50 - USD $27.50 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans