2027 Summer Intern - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

2027 Summer Intern - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Description

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of an Industrial Engineering Intern:

We are looking for driven individuals with a passion to innovate. Bring your experience and ideas to Amarillo, TX and work with cross functional teams to identify and solve problems related to complex manufacturing processes. Our engineers consistently come up with new ways of doing things to continue putting Bell at the front of aviation technology. Bell has the most advanced commercial and military aircraft in the world, and it’s because our people push each other to be their best and work creatively and tirelessly to get us there.

As an Industrial Engineering Intern at Bell, you can expect to: work with engineering & manufacturing teams on a variety of projects and assignments to support build team personnel with information necessary to achieve business objectives. Use and develop analytic tools to support improvements

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Industrial Engineering.

• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience

• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1– August 7, 2026

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Preference will be given to candidates that are rising junior classification during the 2026 internship.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Previous internship experience in an engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with cross functional teams, which creates an atmosphere for high levels critical thinking.

• Familiarity and interest with manufacturing processes, data analysis and process improvements.

• A strong work ethic and drive to be successful in a busy work environment.

• Strong computer skills, especially with: Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Power BI. Lean Processes

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend

• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities

• Real project work and hands-on experience

• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Amarillo Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Relocation: Unavailable Travel: No Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM Job Number: 343047