Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace & CAD Tools

RBC Aerostructures LLC; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Aerostructures LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer Trainee to support production operations by improving processes, designing tooling, and driving continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read drawings and specifications to reduce downtime and boost throughput in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of 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 cross-functional 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

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Drafting/Design

Manufacturing Technology

Or a related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RBC Aerostructures LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer Trainee to support production operations by improving processes, designing tooling, and driving continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read drawings and specifications to reduce downtime and boost throughput in aerospace manufacturing.