Operations Intern (Fall)

Job Description

Job Description

Spira Manufacturing is seeking an Operations Intern  to learn Spira's end-to-end manufacturing process while supporting process documentation, cross-functional projects, safety initiatives, and day-to-day operations. The intern will work with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and the Safety Team to improve process visibility, standardization, communication, and execution.

About Spira:  Spira Manufacturing creates precision EMI/RFI shielding and vibration control solutions used in aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial systems. Known for reliability and engineering depth, Spira supports customers designing critical high-performance technologies. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and long-standing craftsmanship.

This internship runs Tuesday, 09/08/26 – end of December (12-16 weeks) and requires 20–40 hours per week.

Job Accountabilities:

•  Complete onboarding and required safety training while learning the end-to-end manufacturing flow and key operational controls.

•  Rotate through receiving, planning, material flow, production, quality, inventory, shipment, and related cross-functional workflows.

•  Observe and document current-state processes, key handoffs, standard work, controls, and improvement opportunities.

•  Create or revise procedures and work instructions for assigned priority processes, incorporating feedback from process owners and obtaining approval before release.

•  Support an Operations special project through planning, data collection, action tracking, schedule follow-up, and recommendations.

•  Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Safety partners to understand dependencies and support cross-functional execution.

•  Assist the Safety Team with observations, audits, communications, action tracking, and timely closure of assigned safety tasks.

•  Prepare summaries of manufacturing process flow, operational results, documentation gaps, and improvement opportunities.

•  Deliver a final report and presentation summarizing work completed, results, recommendations, and project or document handoff items.

Job Specifications:

Education: Currently enrolled in high school, college, university, or a relevant career/technical program; coursework or interest in operations, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, safety, or a related field is preferred.

Years’ Experience: No prior professional experience required. Exposure to manufacturing, operations, process improvement, safety, data collection, or team-based projects is helpful.

Skills:

•  Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to track tasks and project milestones.