About the Job
We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team at our Warkworth Composites Complex. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites, you'll be at the heart of the action, figuring out how to build the structural composites of the Neutron rocket.
As a manufacturing engineer, you'll collaborate with development engineers to design efficient, high-quality parts and work closely with production teams to bring the rocket to life. Your role will focus on designing production tooling, developing process routings, and creating detailed work instructions for the fab...
You'll take ownership of selected composite parts from concept through to production, designing the tooling needed to build them, defining how they'll be manufactured, and creating the instructions that enable our technicians to produce flight-quality hardware. This is a hands-on opportunity to see your work directl...
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team at our Warkworth Composites Complex. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites, you'll be at the heart of the action, figuring out how to build the structural composites of the Neutron rocket.
As a manufacturing engineer, you'll collaborate with development engineers to design efficient, high-quality parts and work closely with production teams to bring the rocket to life. Your role will focus on designing production tooling, developing process routings, and creating detailed work instructions for the fabrication of composite components, with the goal of improving process efficiency, repeatability, and quality.
You'll take ownership of selected composite parts from concept through to production, designing the tooling needed to build them, defining how they'll be manufactured, and creating the instructions that enable our technicians to produce flight-quality hardware. This is a hands-on opportunity to see your work directly contribute to building rocket components that will fly to space.
This is an opportunity to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.
Design production tooling (e.g., molds, jigs, fixtures) required for the layup, curing, trimming, and assembly of composite parts
Generate 2D/3D CAD models and detailed drawings for tooling fabrication
Collaborate with the tooling shop and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and timely delivery
Support tooling build activities and qualification testing
Document tooling specifications and usage requirements
Develop step-by-step process routings for composite parts, detailing all manufacturing operations from raw material preparation to final inspection
Define process parameters, equipment, and materials required at each stage
Create manufacturing bill of materials (BOM) for assigned parts
Incorporate best practices for safety, quality, and efficiency
Review and release process routings in collaboration with engineering and production teams
Create clear, concise, and visual work instructions for operators and technicians
Include photos, diagrams, and key process controls to ensure clarity
Ensure instructions comply with company standards and industry regulations
Test work instructions with production technicians and iterate based on feedback
Review and release finalized work instructions
Take ownership for completion of tasks personally delivering results
Commit to and complete tasks within expected time frame, holding yourself accountable
Manage your own task list and execute allocated tasks to assigned deadlines
Communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders using appropriate mediums
Support specific tasks for other teammates when asked and appropriately trained
Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed
Tooling designed, built, and qualified for selected composite part(s)
Manufacturing bill of materials and routings developed, reviewed, and released
Work instructions developed, reviewed, and released
Part(s) built and qualified with full manufacturing records
Comprehensive report with lessons learned and continuous improvement actions
Required Skills & Abilities
Support production teams in building parts using your tooling, routings, and work instructions
Build parts alongside technicians to validate processes and identify improvement opportunities
Maintain full manufacturing records for qualification purposes
Collect feedback from operators and incorporate lessons learned
Document continuous improvement actions and recommendations
Create comprehensive project documentation including tooling designs, process routings, and work instructions
Prepare a final report detailing deliverables, lessons learned, and continuous improvement actions
Present project outcomes to stakeholders
Hand over all deliverables to support ongoing production
Currently studying or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Mechanically minded with strong spatial visualization skills
Hands-on problem solver with systematic thinking
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and a passion for quality
Proactive communicator, comfortable seeking clarification and feedback
Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
Collaborative mindset, able to work with cross-functional teams
Takes ownership for completion of tasks by delivering results
Ensures tasks and priorities assigned by leadership are understood
Positive attitude and approachable demeanor
Challenges respectfully and listens when required
Knowledge of structural composites manufacturing processes
Experience with composite layup, curing, or trimming
CAD experience (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX)
Understanding of composite materials and fabrication techniques
Experience creating technical documentation or work instructions
Familiarity with manufacturing engineering principles
Knowledge of quality standards and process control
Hands-on workshop or fabrication experience
Previous internship or work experience (though not required)
Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation
