What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2025) {D} position at ARKA Group?
ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.
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Position Overview :
Our Student Program provides amazing opportunities to develop functional job skills and gain real-world experience and expertise. We offer spring, fall and year-round internships and co-ops in fields across the company, including engineering, finance, and business development.
Currently we are seeking a Summer Intern in the Operations Manufacturing Engineering Department. Supporting the needs of the operations manufacturing engineering organization this role will work hand and hand with both engineers and technicians to improve our manufacturing processes and products. With time spent both in an office environment and in the assembly floor, cleanrooms, and labs the position is sure to provide a diverse exposure to ARKA's manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities :
- Creating, reviewing, and editing manufacturing documents
- Evaluating and creating statistical process controls within assembly processes
- Interfacing with the ERP and MES systems to create, edit, and release material documents
- Utilizing the 3d printer to support assembly needs with new tooling and fixtures
- Working to identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Location :
The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT . Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!
When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will :
EHS / Environmental Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and / or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :
Due to contract requirements, sole U.S. citizenship is required.
Visa Restrictions :
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Pre-employment Screenings :
Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action :
ARKA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
