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217828 - Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Industry
MAN
Region
CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City
Torrance
State
CA
Rate
Up to $29.00 DOE
Duration
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern for a contract opportunity in Torrance, CA.



The intern will gain direct exposure to aerospace manufacturing operations, regulated production systems and documentation, cross-functional execution between Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Operations, enterprise ERP and MES-driven production environments, and structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to deliver at least one complete manufacturing standard or standard work package, at least one implemented POU tooling or material presentation improvement, and at least one documented workflow or layout improvement supported by data.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering (Junior or Senior standing preferred)

    A short final improvement report is required and will include a problem statement, baseline metrics, implemented countermeasures, and measured or projected impact. Learning and Development Outcomes

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manufacturing Standards and Documentation
    • Develop and update standard work, manufacturing work instructions, visual standards, and process flow diagrams.

  • Ensure documentation aligns with current production practices, engineering requirements, and quality system expectations within an AS9100 environment.
    • Point-of-Use Tooling and Materials

  • Analyze workstation layouts and material presentation.
  • Design and propose POU tooling, shadow boards, racks, and fixtures.
  • Support implementation of ergonomic improvements, motion and reach reduction, and tool and material standardization

  • Process Improvement and Flow Optimization Support lean initiatives including 5S, kaizen events, and waste and motion reduction.

  • May develop spaghetti diagrams, value stream or process flow maps, and basic layout concepts.

  • Assist in optimizing equipment placement, workstation balance, and space utilization. Tooling, Fixtures, and Equipment Support Assist in the design, build coordination, testing, and validation of manufacturing fixtures and assembly aids.

  • Support engineering change and improvement activities related to tooling and equipment. New Product and Process Introduction Support development of R88 new or modified products and processes into production.

  • Assist in capturing lessons learned, early build issues, process risks, and capacity impacts related to time and materials. Quality, Safety, and Ergonomics Participate in root cause and corrective action activities and defect investigations. Support improvements to workstation safety, ergonomics, and handling and protection of parts. Manufacturing Data and Analysis Collect and analyze cycle time, queue time, downtime, rework, and yield data.

  • Develop simple analysis and visual summaries to support bottleneck identification, flow improvement, and staffing and workload balancing. Key Projects and Deliverables





    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    Accredited HSD/GED

    WORK HOURS:

    Part-Time


    Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Danny Mulvihill
    dmulvihill@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x286 or (800) 927-9318 x286

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.