Manufacturing Engineer Trainee — CAD, Tooling & Process Improvement

RBC Bearings; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in South Carolina to support production with hands-on problem solving, CAD-driven tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to enhance throughput, reduce downtime, and drive robust manufacturing processes for aerospace parts.

Ideal candidates bring a strong mechanical aptitude, CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and the ability to read and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical equivalent required with focus on mechanical systems or manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and reading engineering drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and problem-solving mindset.

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 processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Industrial Engineering Technology

Mechanical Drafting/Design

Manufacturing Technology

Related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in South Carolina to support production with hands-on problem solving, CAD-driven tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to enhance throughput, reduce downtime, and drive robust manufacturing processes for aerospace parts.

Ideal candidates bring a strong mechanical aptitude, CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and the ability to read and