Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026

RBC • Santa Ana, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for industrial, defense, and aerospace markets. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will assist with mechanical designs for new tooling and manufacturing drawings using 3D solid-modeling CAD software. The intern will analyze designs for tolerance stack-up, manufacturability, and compliance with specifications and customer requirements, and make recommendations as appropriate. The role also supports preparing drawings for approval and publication, reviewing and updating existing tooling and processes, and updating departmental procedures as needed. The role is based in Santa Ana, California, and is subject to ITAR and EAR export-control requirements.

Requirements

• Students must have graduated in 2026 with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of bearing design principles and practices, mechanical design principles and practices, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of company products and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ITAR regulations and export control.
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret customer and industry standards and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify product drawing requirements for new and special products.
• Knowledge of database, design, internet, project management, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
• Must meet applicable ITAR and EAR requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or have refugee or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in any industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating mechanical designs for new tooling and manufacturing drawings using 3D solid-modeling CAD software.
• Analyze designs for tolerance stack-up, ease of manufacture, and compliance with specifications and customer requirements; recommend changes when necessary.
• Learn to prepare drawings for approval and publication, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current practices.
• Assist with reviewing existing tooling and processes and updating them as needed to meet current customer, industry, and manufacturing standards.
• Assist with updating departmental procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

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