Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Precision Castparts; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Irvine, California. The role involves supporting product development, analyzing technical data, and developing tools for high-quality production.

Responsibilities include analyzing production data, providing process control instructions, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates are current students in mechanical engineering with strong computer and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and plan workforce utilization.
• Self-motivated and able to work at least 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends and develop solutions.
• Provide process control systems for production.
• Investigate root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Develop and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Problem-solving ability

Inspection equipment usage (Calipers, Micrometers)

Education

Current student pursuing a bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application, we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, Punch Press, Thread Rolling, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern shall support the business in areas of product development; process improvement; daily production support; analyze and interpret technical data (engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc.); develop tools and other necessary processes and equipment to produce a high-quality product.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and look for trends indicating potential problems and develop solutions.
• Provide process control systems in the form of instructions, standards, data collection, and feedback loops.
• Investigate Root Cause and develop corrective actions as part of the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Update and standardize cost changes in production routing.
• Develop and support continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing production throughput, reducing costs, and eliminating defects.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related fields
• Ability to read documents such as safety rules, operating and manufacturing instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• CAD software experience (SolidWorks is preferred).
• Ability to analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Proven high level of creative problem-solving ability.
• Uses Inspection equipment: Calipers, Micrometers.
• Self‑motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Must have the ability to reason and arrive at conclusions with minimum help and have a basic understanding of statistics.
• US person or permanent resident.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.