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Infographic showing various Trainee Aerospace Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.

Design Engineer Trainee - New Graduate (DESIG006364 - MET)

RBC Bearings

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

RBC Bearings rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

With continual growth comes opportunity and Kahr Bearing has an immediate opening for a Design Engineer Trainee - New Graduate.
Position Summary
The Design Engineer Trainee - New Graduate will report to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for the design, testing and documentation of new products as well as supporting manufacturing. This role will collaborate with sales, manufacturing and the customer to provide a solution to the customers' design challenges.
Purpose and Scope:
Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Drives product and process changes to reduce cost, inventory, and improve quality and delivery. Implements Lean and Six Sigma strategies in support of continuous improvement culture to increase productivity.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Model safe behavior at all times
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes by deploying product and manufacturing method enhancements
  • Support production with all required technical needs. Determine materials required to manufacture precision aerospace products, determine labor hours to complete each operation of work order and determine inspection points.
  • The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize and document all aspects of manufacturing processes by identifying improvement opportunities and applying simpler, faster, cost effective and reliable methods.
  • Must be able and willing to work extra time as necessary to ensure completion of assigned tasks

Education, Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, OR
  • Cursory materials knowledge
  • Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position
  • Cursory knowledge of GD&T, schematics and relevant test and inspection equipment
  • Demonstrated hands on abilities through employment or personal projects
  • Ability to read and decipher assembly drawings and procedures

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:
  • 2 years' experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • Working knowledge of solid modeling
  • Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing and metal forming processes

Join the Kahr Bearing Legacy in Securing Our Future
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems 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 components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
Kahr's continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company's commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Bonus platforms
  • Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
  • 401k Savings & Investment Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • HSA/FSA
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
  • Pet Insurance

  • Gym & Rideshare Incentives
  • Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
  • Modified Schedule
    • ½ day Fridays

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves...
  • Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
  • Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
  • Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships, and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
  • Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
  • Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

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