2026 Manufacturing Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a Summer Internship that offers real-world experience and personal growth?

At Hexcel, we're not just offering a typical internship; we're providing an immersive journey in the aerospace and defense industry where you'll tackle exciting projects, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable skills.

In this role, you will gain experience in developing, maintaining, and delivering responsive engineering support for assigned projects, clients, and programs. You'll provide daily technical input to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of composite structures, including process engineering related to composite materials. Additionally, you will offer analytical and organizational support to the Engineering Group Leader and Engineering Manager as needed.

Our Kent, WA location is seeking a 2026 Manufacturing Engineer - Corporate Summer Intern

Summary pay range: $21.00 -$23.00 hourly wage rate.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Interpret customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures. Responsible for BOM and Route creation and maintenance, quote support, and process/product improvement. Update/create manufacturing and tooling plans with illustrations. Coordinate manufacturing and tooling plans with design. Work with production personnel to build the product in a cost-effective way that meets the customer's requirements.
• Perform reviews of new drawings/specs and spec revisions. Analyze designs for producibility. Assess new program start-up issues.
• Continuous Improvement - Implement process improvement and standardization. Calculate ROI on productivity and design improvements. Identify and create cause and corrective action plans through thorough Root Cause Analysis. Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection and analysis.
• Assess and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and customers.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in engineering or other closely related field of study preferred.
• Proficiency in PC and CAD software is essential.
• Strong analytical skills required, including the ability to identify problems, interpret complex technical instructions, gather and analyze data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Perks and Benefits:

• 10-week paid full-time position.
• Stipend will be provided for interns residing over 50 miles from location to assist with housing and transportation for eligible drivers (interns are responsible for any out of budget expense)
• Round-trip Airfare to and from location (outside of stipend)
• In-house Hexcel Intern Program Specialist available for logistics assistance/questions/concerns during entire internship
• Networking with cross-functional professionals and fellow interns
• Attend and participate in Lunch & Learn sessions featuring guest speakers and industry insights.
• Engage in volunteer events organized by the company, giving back to the community.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245 (A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.