Engineering Intern (Fall)

Spira Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Intern to partner with Engineering and Finance on a cross-functional operational improvement project. The intern will perform time studies, support margin analysis, strengthen process controls, validate ERP bill-of-material (BOM) configurations, develop work instructions, and assist the Engineering team with assigned projects and data analysis.

About Spira: Spira Manufacturing creates precision EMI/RFI shielding and vibration control solutions used in aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial systems. Known for reliability and engineering depth, Spira supports customers designing critical high-performance technologies. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and long-standing craftsmanship. 

This internship runs Tuesday, 09/08/26 – end of December (12-16 weeks) and requires 20–40 hours per week.

Job Accountabilities:

•  Complete onboarding and learn the project scope, selected processes, success measures, stakeholders, and required confidentiality expectations.

•  Collect and validate process, labor, routing, material, and cost data with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Quality partners.

•  Conduct time studies for assigned manufacturing processes and summarize cycle-time, labor, and efficiency findings.

•  Prepare a margin analysis with Finance for the selected product or process scope and identify key cost drivers.

•  Develop or improve process controls, including critical control points, data requirements, measurement methods, and ownership.

•  Review ERP BOM and routing configurations, document gaps, and support approved corrections with the ERP Administrator or IT.

•  Create or update work instructions for safety, quality, and standardized work, obtaining owner approval before release.

•  Provide engineering project support through data collection, analysis, documentation, testing, and follow-up actions.

•  Deliver a final report and presentation summarizing results, recommendations, measurable impact, and handoff items.

Job Specifications:

Education: Currently enrolled in college, university, or a relevant career/technical program; coursework in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, operations, supply chain, finance, data analysis, or a related field is preferred.

Years’ Experience: No prior professional experience required. Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, cost analysis, ERP systems, data collection, or team-based projects is helpful.

Skills:

•  Strong analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and ability to validate data and reconcile discrepancies.

•  Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to document processes and present findings to technical and business audiences.

•  Willingness to learn ERP systems, BOMs, routings, labor and cost data, process controls, and manufacturing workflows.

•  Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Finance, Operations, Quality, Production, and IT partners.

•  Curiosity and initiative to ask questions, identify process gaps, understand cost drivers, and recommend practical improvements.

•  Ability to follow confidentiality, safety, quality, and approval requirements when working with company and customer information.

•  Comfort using spreadsheets, word-processing, presentation, email, and data-analysis tools.

Benefits:

Spira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.