Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Who is Senior Operations SoCal?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern for our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.

What does the job involve?

The internship consists of hands-on projects involved with areas such as design, manufacturing, and operations.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Provides support of manufacturing practical processes.
• Assumes Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities under the guidance of a Manufacturing Engineer for projects as assigned.
• Works closely in designing techniques, tools, and principles.
• Works together with engineering involving the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Supports unit initiatives.
• Learns and understands systems and processes within a regulated industry.
• Assists project Engineers with managing and supporting the execution of projects.
• Provides analysis and recommendations for equipment repair and maintenance projects.
• Assists Manufacturing Engineers with tool and fixture designs, including modeling and drafting.
• Compiles statistical process control data (SPC) to identify opportunities to reduce Non-conformances and rework.
• Assists Manufacturing Engineers with technical instruction updates to enhance manufacturing clarity.
• Supports Manufacturing Engineers and Cell Leaders to observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Demonstrates problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and thrives in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity and initiative.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within defined constraints.

What qualifications should I have?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college preferred; completed or in process.

Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including being able to manage large amounts of data and tasks - Advanced.
• Blueprint and schematics reading - Basic.
• CAD, simulation, and/or 3D printing.
• Software (NX, Solidworks, CATIA) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.

Why Join Senior Aerospace?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.