BIRDWA87611 - Intern

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Whats your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense, its the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. Were one of the nations 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 its like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Internship Opportunity

On this 6-month program as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Co-Op, youll 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, youll work alongside some true experts and be taught valuable skills.

As an intern, youll be assigned a manufacturing engineer as your line manager and career coach, so youll 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, youll develop a host of transferable skills. Your day-to-day tasks will vary, and youll receive support from different people within the business, all of whom will be committed to helping you to deliver your best.

Requirements

• Candidates will have strong demonstrations of: • Interpersonal skills • Curiosity • Problem-solving • Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Candidates will be able to: • Take initiative and be self-directed • Work effectively in a team environment • Demonstrate 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 bachelors degree • Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Technology • Industrial Engineering or Technology
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Preferred qualifications (not required): • Understanding and experience with CAD • Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation • Prior manufacturing internship/co-op • Experience in CNC machining

Work Authorization Eligibility

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

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer. Were 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 well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here: [insert link].

Flexible Working Arrangements

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

Benefits Package

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled