Engineering & Continuous Improvement Internship - Spring/Summer 2026 en GS Precision Inc

Description

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

                                                                           Generate Sustained Profitability 

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and driven Continuous Improvement & Engineering Intern to join our team. The right candidate will be excited to learn the manufacturing process firsthand and gain valuable experience working with both manual and CNC machines. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to process improvement, develop technical skills, and support real-world manufacturing projects.

What You’ll Do

• Learn and support machine setup and teardown across a variety of equipment, including:

       -Manual and CNC lathes

       - Manual and CNC vertical milling centers

       - 3, 4, and 5-axis milling centers

       - Sinker and wire electrical discharge machining (EDM)

• Collaborate with engineering to create CAM packages (for top performers), including CAD models, CNC programs, tool sheets, G-code generation, and work holding solutions.
• Support and track continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in CNC milling, lathe, grinding, finishing, shipping, and coatings.
• Participate in larger company-wide improvement projects.
• Engage directly with employees on the shop floor to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform ROI and savings calculations to support project proposals.
• Conduct and document After Action Reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices.
• Share information, findings, and successes across teams and facilities to promote continuous learning.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering (all disciplines), or Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, problem-solving methods, project charters, and delivery schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with manufacturing software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain and track action items (RAIL – Rolling Action Item List).
• Strong attention to detail and reliable follow-up skills.
• A proactive attitude with a sense of urgency and initiative.
• Commitment to working safely and following all procedures and best practices.

Why Join Us?
This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies while also developing your skills in process improvement and project management. You’ll gain exposure to both technical and business aspects of advanced manufacturing—an ideal foundation for launching your career.

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.