Manufacturing Engineering Technician jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Rantec is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern ($21.00 Per Hour)! Starting June 2024.

Come join our team!  Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few: 

• Competitive wages
• Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards.
• We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work. Voluntary overtime hours available.

Rantec is located in Los Osos, California is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

Manufacturing Engineering Intern will work within production space to contribute and learn. Gain valuable hands-on experience while being a part of a team that foster’s innovation, employee involvement.   Perform task related to electronic assembly, tooling design, assembly instruction, and document updates of power supply development for defense and aerospace applications.  This position will work alongside Manufacturing and Process Engineers as they encounter challenges.  During the Summer period a project will be assigned which improves product on time delivery, reduced production cost, and eliminate defects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support assembly documentation by updating standard work that includes descriptions and photos.
• Update product routes within Rantec’s ERP system.
• Value stream mapping of production processes and product to eliminate waste.
• Contribute to manufacturing team to solve problems that reduce defects and cost.
• Design and document manufacturing fixtures using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Solve a variety of production problem daily.
• Testing new materials through various manufacturing processes and reporting on findings.
• Create reports using various data from our MRP system; analyze trends.
• Create fixturing tools for use by assemblers and suppliers.
• Repair/refurbishment of worn assembly tools.
• Provide feedback on current manufacturing methods.
• Support updates on training materials.
• Support product improvement through the analysis of existing products and the incorporation of process improvements.
• Incorporate product changes originating from changes in manufacturing requirements, and to address issues.
• Participate in design reviews, scheduling meetings and other engineering work groups as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Interest in electronics manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Pursuing degree related to Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (IME, ME, IE, GE)
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Able to communicate clearly to document instructions of processes
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively take photos
• Good organization skills with superb attention to detail
• Ability to analyze drawings, written procedures, and processes to find the best method of achieving desired results
• Ability to design basic MFG tooling using solder works or AutoCAD software
• Knowledge of ERP & MRP software
• Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills

Salary: $21.00/hr.

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