MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERN

STS Metals • Santa Fe Springs, CA

12d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Join Brown Pacific, part of STS Metals, for hands-on experience in aerospace metals manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will learn how products move through production and support improvements to manufacturing processes. The role includes investigating manufacturing challenges, analyzing production information, supporting better workflows, and contributing to practical engineering projects. The intern will work with experienced team members and collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and Quality.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing and solving hands-on engineering problems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with employees across departments.
• Willingness to work on the manufacturing floor and follow all safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience involving manufacturing processes, engineering design, materials, or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAD software, engineering drawings, or basic measurement tools.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, time studies, or root cause analysis.
• Previous internship, laboratory, shop, or hands-on technical experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Learn production methods, equipment, and how work moves between manufacturing operations by spending time on the manufacturing floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support consistent product quality.
• Gather and analyze production information, conduct time studies, and help evaluate process performance.
• Assist with projects involving manufacturing methods, tooling, workstation layouts, and material flow.
• Help develop and update work instructions, process documentation, and standard procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and Quality to investigate challenges and support improvements.
• Present findings, document recommendations, and help evaluate the results of approved changes.
• Follow all safety procedures while working on the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• Practical experience in aerospace metals manufacturing.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced engineering and production professionals.
• Exposure to the connection between manufacturing processes, product quality, and operational performance.
• Meaningful projects that build technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern