Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Eaton Corporation • Torrance, CA • 2h ago

The hourly rate for this position is $20.77-$34.62 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Aerospace Sector is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our team. This position is based at our Torrance CA facility.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will be responsible for one of manufacturing engineering projects dedicated to work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedure creation, in addition to other duties as assigned. The manufacturing engineering function is responsible for creating cycles of improvement throughout the organization by leading capital deployment, continuous improvement / cost-out projects, and other operations excellence initiatives.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

During your 11-week internship, you will:

Create, update, and revise manufacturing work instructions to capture manufacturing operation processes for future reference and operator training.

Work with manufacturing engineers to learn routing structure within ERP system and make improvements to better reflect current operations and machines used.

Ensure processes conform to all applicable safety, quality, and statutory regulations.

Work with operations to learn our manufacturing processes and provide support for specific areas as needed.

Conduct time studies for specific manufacturing processes to update standard times and identify opportunities for improvement.

Participate in rapid improvement events and continuous improvement activities, with a focus on 5S+ implementation.

Participate in PFMEA reviews to learn and contribute to process failure mitigation.

Help modify site procedures to improve simplicity, relevance, and ease of understanding.

Participate in cost saving projects, quantifying impact to site through labor and material calculations.

Utilize SolidWorks to design fixtures/tooling and build through additive manufacturing (3D Printing).

Other duties as assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an engineering discipline at an accredited institution (college or university).

Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher.

Relocation is not provided for this role. Candidates must reside within the immediate geographic area to be considered.

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

CAD experience (SolidWorks) and required working knowledge and experience with computers preferred. Experience with ERP systems (SAP). Strong coaching and facilitation skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications. Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese) Experience with PCB assembly or soldering.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

Ability to absorb knowledge and build a technical understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes. Ability to develop and apply fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodologies at site. Ability to identify wastes and opportunities for cost saving improvements. Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions. Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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