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Company Overview:
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is a leading source for high performance interconnect products. We design, engineer, and produce cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, custom connectors, wire enclosures and much more!
We are privately held American owned Small Business made up of five (5) vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products.
Position Purpose:
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the Manufacturing Engineering Department with day-to-day activities related to manufacturing documentation, production support, and process improvement. This internship is designed to provide hands-on learning experience in cable assembly, electro-mechanical manufacturing, basic 3D printing, and ERP-based production systems within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
Position Description:
The intern will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production, and Quality teams while learning how engineering documentation and manufacturing processes are developed and used on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities (with training and guidance):
• Assist in preparing and updating work instructions for cable assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Help maintain manufacturing travelers, including organizing and applying redlines under engineer supervision
• Provide basic support to the production floor by helping answer questions or routing questions to the appropriate engineer
• Assist with reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and travelers for completeness and accuracy
• Support ERP system updates related to work orders and BoM's
• Assist with MRB (Material Review Board) documentation, and tracking under guidance
• Support basic 3D printing activities such as preparing files, printing simple fixtures or tools, and documenting results
• Assist with basic 3D modeling
• Help document manufacturing issues and communicate them to engineering leadership
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing errors and improving efficiency
Skills & Technical Exposure:
Technical Skills:
• Ability to read basic electrical and mechanical drawings (training provided)
• Interest in manufacturing processes, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical products
• Exposure to aerospace and military standards
• Basic understanding or interest in 3D printing and simple CAD modeling
• Good attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes
Software Exposure:
• CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, Fusion or similar
• ERP systems (experience not required; training provided)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat and basic image editing tools
Education:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar)
• Coursework, lab work, or school projects related to manufacturing, CAD, or engineering documentation are a plus
Professional Characteristics:
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to follow instructions
• Positive attitude and interest in continuous improvement
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
Benefits:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement or education assistance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
Schedule

• Monday- Friday
• Full-Time 6:00am-2:30pm

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.