Manufacturing Engineering Intern

At REGENT, we're on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water's surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we're now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at REGENT, you'll work hands-on with our Manufacturing team to support the build, process development, and production readiness of our next-generation seagliders. You'll gain firsthand experience in early-stage manufacturing system design - from prototyping and tooling development to process documentation and build optimization - all within a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment.

You'll collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to translate design intent into efficient, manufacturable solutions, validate tooling and fixtures, and help lay the foundation for scalable production.

If you're energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you'll be in the right place - and we'd be thrilled to have you on the team!

What You'll Do

• Support process development for prototype and production builds, including work instructions, tooling validation, and fixture setup

• Assist with time studies, ergonomic assessments, and process improvement efforts

• Collaborate with design, prototype, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability (DFM/DFA)

• Help create standardized process documentation and manufacturing readiness plans

• Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for build issues

• Support setup and organization of manufacturing areas (work cells, layup spaces, assembly stations)

• Collect, analyze, and summarize build data to inform process and design updates

• Assist with defining digital workflows and documentation for the manufacturing execution system (MES)

What You'll Bring

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or related field

• Strong hands-on interest in process development, prototyping, or manufacturing

• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and manufacturing documentation practices

Bonus Experience

• Experience with composites, machining, or mechanical assembly

• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methods

• Prior internship or project experience in prototype, hardware, or aerospace manufacturing

Who We're Looking For

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.

• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're resolving installation challenges, debugging elusive electrical issues, or adapting on the fly during integration and test, you bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.

• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.

• Innovative Mindset: You're driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You're passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Housing Stipend available for those temporarily moving to join our team

• Daily, free catered lunches

• Learning & professional development opportunities

• Meaningful projects that make an impact

• Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.