
Production Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Part-timeDanbury, CTPart-time / Per Diem$46–92K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Production Engineering Intern will work with production engineers and cross-functional teams on technical challenges involving Space and Defense systems. The role contributes to the development cycle from early design through system testing, with hands-on and analytical work supporting manufacturing processes and production operations. This internship is fully on-site in Danbury, Connecticut.
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Full job description
Job Title: Production Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Job Category: Intern/Co-op
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity:
Join a team of innovative production engineers who tackle complex, meaningful technical challenges every day. As a Production Engineering Intern, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to solve real technical problems while building hands-on and analytical experience with Space and Defense systems. You'll contribute to the full development cycle—from early design ideas to final system testing—using industry-standard tools and methods. The internship will be fully on-site at our Danbury, CT location.
Responsibilities:
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Create, review, and maintain manufacturing work instructions within a paperless execution system
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Analyze statistical process control (SPC) data and evaluate manufacturing and assembly processes
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Work with ERP and MES systems to support production operations and process improvements
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Utilize 3D printing and other technologies to develop and maintain assembly tooling and fixtures
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Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Qualifications:
Required:
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Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a closely related field
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
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Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
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Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations
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Familiarity with statistical process control concepts and data analysis
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Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
Desired:
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Experience with ERP and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD software, or manufacturing tooling and fixtures
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Previous internship, lab, or project experience in a manufacturing environment
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$45,900 - $91,900
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,434 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$46–92K/yr
- US median$113–173K/yr641 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $69K, is 53% below the US median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in Connecticut and 1,434 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- RTX Corporation6 open
- CACI International (this employer)3 open
- Lockheed Martin2 open
- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (807 postings).
- Education
- 644 of the 1,434 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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