Title Manufacturing Operations Intern

Manufacturing Operations Intern

Location:

West Hartford, CT, US,

Business Unit:
Systems and Support

Function:
Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage. We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment on cutting‑edge projects.

If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Operations Intern to join our West Hartford, CT team. The internship will provide a college‑level student with practical experience related to their major that will enhance and complement classroom learning. In addition, at the West Hartford facility, the student will gain exposure to all the aspects of the full product life cycle of highly engineered aerospace components.

• Identify and evaluate high‑impact opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) within operations and manufacturing.
• Analyze operational workflows to determine where AI can deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to assess technical feasibility, system compatibility, and implementation constraints.
• Benchmark AI initiatives across other Triumph sites to identify best practices and lessons learned.
• Conduct ROI analyses to evaluate financial and operational benefits of proposed AI initiatives.
• Support implementation of AI solutions when business case and feasibility are validated.
• Drive maximum manufacturing floor utilization through:
  • Machine monitoring and performance tracking
  • CNC programming optimization
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure impact of AI‑driven improvements.
• Track, analyze, and report results to ensure sustained performance gains and continuous improvement.

• Pursuing a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels in the organization
• Candidates must be a US citizen or a US Permanent Resident

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values:
Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards…