Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer,… at Onboard Systems · Anaheim

Summary: Onboard Systems is a leading provider of advanced mission equipment for helicopters in the aerospace industry. They are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering student for a hands-on summer internship that offers direct exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, supporting qualification testing activities and operational initiatives within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: - Support qualification testing activities for a next generation hoist, including test preparation, data analysis, documentation, and process improvement tasks under the supervision of senior engineers - Assist in organizing and tracking qualification milestones, deliverables, and dependencies - Assist engineers in preparing qualification test plan/procedures and test readiness documentation, help identify gaps or risks - Support test setup activities by verifying instrumentation lists, calibration status, and configuration baselines - Assist with test rig setup and teardown under engineer supervision - Follow up with internal teams on the status of qualification test unit builds - Support preparation for design reviews, test readiness reviews, and related meetings - Maintain clear and up-to-date tracking tools (spreadsheets, dashboards, etc.) - Assist with ongoing operational initiatives (process improvements, documentation, data tracking) - Support production or supply chain coordination tasks as needed - Help identify inefficiencies and propose practical improvements - Contribute to ad hoc projects within the operations organization Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field - Strong organizational and communication skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on details - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment - Proficiency with Excel or similar tools - Interest in aerospace manufacturing and product development Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with CAD or PLM systems is a plus Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, New Product Introduction, Product Qualification, Test Preparation, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Excel, CAD, PLM Systems