Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

RBC; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Aerostructures LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer Trainee to support production by improving processes and designing tooling. The role emphasizes CAD experience, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration on the shop floor.

You will work with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and help manufacture aerospace products.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, or aerospace manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and minimize downtime.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process-related concerns on the manufacturing floor.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring production issues.
• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing fixtures, tooling, jigs, and workholding solutions.
• Utilize CAD software to create and revise engineering drawings and models under engineering supervision.
• Identify opportunities to reduce tooling costs while maintaining production requirements and quality standards.
• Analyze setup and changeover processes and implement improvements to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
• Collect and evaluate production data to support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document process changes and maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Assist production operators with interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, manufacturing specifications, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient and effective production operations.
• Support preventative maintenance efforts designed to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required to support business objectives.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Reading drawings/blueprints

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Drafting/Design

Manufacturing Technology

Related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RBC Aerostructures LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer Trainee to support production by improving processes and designing tooling. The role emphasizes CAD experience, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration on the shop floor.

You will work with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and help manufacture aerospace products.