Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Title: Intern, Manufacturing Engineering – Weld & Metal Fitting
Job Code: 47580
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA 
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off  

Job Description:
The Welding & Metal Fitting Operations Intern will support manufacturing and operations teams in welding, fabrication, assembly, and metal fitting activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to production support, process improvement, shop floor operations, quality initiatives, and manufacturing documentation in a production environment. The intern will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations personnel to help improve efficiency, support process consistency, and ensure products are built to drawing, workmanship, and safety requirements.

Essential Functions:
•    Support daily welding and metal fitting operations in a manufacturing environment
•    Help update work instructions, routers, shop aids, and standard operating procedures
•    Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
•    Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
•    Assist with tooling, fixtures, and workflow improvements for welding and fitting operations
•    Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to fabrication or weld quality issues
•    Support inspection readiness and compliance with drawing, specification, and workmanship requirements
•    Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineering, quality, planning, and operations

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's, master's or PhD in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Additional Skills: · Basic understanding of welding, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, or manufacturing processes · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills · Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing shop, or other team-oriented environment:

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $25.40/hr - $48/hr
• This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location
• L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays
• The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements
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