Operational Excellence Engineering Intern

Job description

Operational Excellence Engineering Intern

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Reference number

2025-161454

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Operational Excellence Engineering Intern

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract period

Spring 2026

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Looking for an intern to start in January 2026!

As an operational excellence (OpEx) engineering intern, you will support the processes required to ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective aerospace maintenance activities. You will have the opportunity to interface with repair and methods engineering, manufacturing leadership, and support teams to meet our business unit goals. If you are passionate about the aerospace industry and looking for an opportunity to apply your talents working with innovative nacelles technology, this could be the position for you!

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

No travel required

Candidate skills & requirements

Candidate skills and requirements:

Safran Nacelles Services Americas is looking for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude, and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or another related engineering field

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including being able to manage large amounts of data and tasks

• Problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, to internal customers

• Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization

• Possess a can-do attitude and sense of urgency when completing projects and tasks

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Indiana

City (-ies)

Plainfield

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)