Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026

Dodge Industrial • Santa Ana, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

RBC Bearings Incorporated is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

Requirements

• Students who graduated in 2026 with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working in any industry highly preferred.
• Knowledge of bearing design principles and practices; mechanical design principles and practices; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of company products and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ITAR Regulations (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.
• Must have knowledge of Database Software, Design Software, Internet Software, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software and Word Processing software.
• Must be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status due to ITAR and EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation of mechanical designs for new tooling and drawings for manufacturing using 3D Solid Modeling CAD software.
• Analyze the design for tolerance stack-up, ease of manufacture, compliance with specifications and customer requirements making recommendations when necessary.
• Learn how to prepare drawings for approval and publishing to ensure accuracy and compliance with current practices.
• Aid in the review of existing tooling and processes and updates as necessary to meet current customer, industry and manufacturing standards.
• Aid in updating departmental procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern