Human Resources 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.

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.

Pursuit Aerospace 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.

As a Lean Manufacturing Engineer Co-op, you will support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This role provides hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and flow in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operators, engineers, leads, quality, EH&S, and the Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) team to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement practical improvements on the shop floor.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role, with significant time spent in the manufacturing environment supporting continuous improvement projects, developing production solutions, and participating in Kaizen and 3S activities.

Euclid, OH

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on improving manufacturing processes, production flow, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles to identify waste and implement process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Operators, Engineers, Leads, Quality, EH&S, and the KPO team to develop and implement improvement opportunities.
• Support the development, modification, and implementation of production equipment, fixtures, and other manufacturing solutions while maintaining operator safety.
• Rapidly prototype and develop right-sized, production-ready equipment and solutions to support manufacturing operations.
• Utilize shop machinery, materials, hand tools, and other equipment to create or modify custom components and manufacturing solutions.
• Support the design and development of mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, and equipment used in manufacturing processes.
• Participate in Kaizen events, 3S workshops, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Support flow line improvements and, as needed, participate in manufacturing operations to gain a firsthand understanding of processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of engineering drawings, dimensions, symbols, and geometric tolerances as they relate to aerospace manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize data, observations, and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and develop sustainable process improvements.
• Assist with documenting improved processes, equipment, and standard work.
• Maintain compliance with Pursuit Aerospace quality systems, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Travel to other Pursuit Aerospace facilities may be offered and/or required.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.

• Previous co-op, internship, or work…