Engineering Intern at American Flowform and Machining in Billerica, MA

Summary: American Flowform and Machining is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join their Engineering team. In this role, the intern will play a critical part in shaping how aerospace hardware is built, focusing on process documentation, optimization, and training within an AS9100-compliant and ITAR-controlled environment. Responsibilities: - Observe, analyze, and document complex aerospace assembly, testing, and manufacturing sequences - Draft, revise, and standardize highly visual and precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and manufacturing routers - Integrate quality control check-points, safety protocols (PPE), and critical-to-quality (CTQ) specifications into documentation - Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to map 'as-is' processes and design optimized 'to-be' workflows - Assist in conducting time studies and bottleneck analyses to improve line efficiency - Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions into revised process documentation - Translate technical engineering documents into easily digestible training aids, visual management tools, and one-point lessons for production technicians - Develop training matrices to track technician certifications and skills - Partner with shop floor leads to facilitate the rollout of new procedures and gather direct feedback for continuous improvement - Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory standards (e.g., AS9100) - Manage document control workflows, routing new and revised SOPs through the engineering sign-off and approval process - Ensure all authored SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing data strictly adhere to company export control policies - Safely handle, label, and store proprietary and ITAR-controlled technical data Required Qualifications: - Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred) - Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to explain complex mechanical or electrical processes clearly and concisely - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) - Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to collaborate effectively with both floor technicians and senior engineering staff Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen) - Prior experience with Technical Writing or Document Control software - Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) to extract visuals for documentation - Basic understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems Required Skills: Engineering Drawings Interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Document Control Software, CAD Software, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, AS9100 Quality Management System, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ITAR Compliance