Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

18h•$25 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding & Metal Fitting Operations Intern will support manufacturing and operations teams with welding, fabrication, assembly, and metal fitting activities. The internship offers hands-on exposure to production support, process improvement, shop floor operations, quality initiatives, and manufacturing documentation in a production environment. The intern will work with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations personnel to help improve efficiency, support process consistency, and ensure products meet drawing, workmanship, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of welding, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, or manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing shop, or other team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Support daily welding and metal fitting operations in a manufacturing environment.
Help update work instructions, routers, shop aids, and standard operating procedures.
Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Assist with tooling, fixtures, and workflow improvements for welding and fitting operations.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to fabrication or weld quality issues.
Support inspection readiness and compliance with drawing, specification, and workmanship requirements.
Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineering, quality, planning, and operations.