• Operational Excellence Engineering Intern

    Safran (Plainfield, IN)


    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)