BIRDWA87611 - Intern

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

What you’ll do:

On this 6-month program as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern / Co-Op , you’ll gain practical experience on real-life assignments within one of our core areas that will put your theoretical knowledge to the test. Along the way, you’ll work alongside some true experts and be taught valuable skills.

As an intern, you’ll be assigned a manufacturing engineer as your line manager and career coach, so you’ll be learning directly from a skilled professional. And all the projects you do will be in support of a real business need, with a direct link to our products and customers. It makes for a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and really make a difference. Not only will you receive on-the-job training, you’ll develop a host of transferable skills. Your day-to-day tasks will vary, and you’ll receive support from different people within the business, all of whom will be committed to helping you to deliver your best.

What you’ll need:

Candidates will have strong demonstrations of interpersonal skills, curiosity, problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Candidates will be able to/have:

• Ability to take initiative/self-directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• How to identify a problem
• Understanding of how to scope a task
• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed
• Understanding the concept of continuous improvement

Relevant Majors:

Attending an accredited college/university working towards a bachelor’s degree:

• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/or Technology
• Industrial Engineering/or Technology

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Preferred qualifications (not required):

• Understanding and experience with CAD but not required
• Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation but not required
• Prior manufacturing internship/co-op preferred but not required
• Experience in CNC machining preferred but not required

Work Authorization Eligibility:

You must be a U.S. Citizen. There are no sponsorships for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here .

At Bird-Johnson we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled