Part-Time CAD & Lean Improvement Specialist

Chicago-Magnesium-Casting-Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC is seeking a part-time Engineering Intern to support the Engineering Department with design, testing, and continuous improvement projects. The role involves creating 3D fixtures, learning lean methods, and collaborating with production staff.

This position emphasizes hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks), documentation, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year college for Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• CAD experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, print and test 3D fixtures for production needs; working with inputs from production team
• Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing principles as well as the tools required to implement continuous improvement projects
• Understand customer requirements, internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) to identify root cause of defects found in production
• Analyze processes and input engineering changes that will lead to performance gains in productivity, quality, and/or On Time Delivery to our customers
• Collaborate with technical writers on updating work instructions where needed and/or after successful process improvement initiatives

Skills

CAD experience

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Accuracy and timeliness

Education

Pursuing engineering degree (4-year)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC is seeking a part-time Engineering Intern to support the Engineering Department with design, testing, and continuous improvement projects. The role involves creating 3D fixtures, learning lean methods, and collaborating with production staff.

This position emphasizes hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks), documentation, and adherence to safety procedures.