Welding Engineer Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Applicants applying to this position:

1. Applicants applying to this position must have completed at least 60 hours working on a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field (preferably Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Industrial /Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Managment), or a Master's student in an engineering discipline.
2. Ability to commute to the plant location (Los Alamitos, CA).
3. Eligible to meet plant EAR/ITAR Compliance requirements (see below)

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer Intern will assist in improvement of manufacturing processes such as composite layup, machining, welding, and assembly. This internship provides hands-on experience in engineering tasks related to our products, supporting ongoing projects and gaining valuable industry knowledge. The candidate must have completed at least 60 hours currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and able to work at least 20 hours per week during the summer and/or Fall Semester 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support production processes with the goal of improving efficiency, product quality and safety.
• Apply APQP principals to improve New Product Introduction (NPI), including development of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Participate in review of nonconforming product to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Support documentation of engineering processes including manufacturing planning and visual work instructions
• Learn to navigate Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Learn Change Management for process changes and drawing changes
• Become familiar with Regulatory environments including AS9100, NADCAP, FAA and Customer Specific Requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deadlines.
• Perform basic research and data analysis to contribute to manufacturing improvements.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience (must meet the criteria below)

• Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering; Engineering Management; or related engineering discipline.
• Must have completed at least 60 hours toward Engineering degree
• Ability to commute to the Los Alamitos, CA plant location.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the summer and/or Fall Semester 2026.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing concepts.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively with supervision, including meeting attendance policy and working assigned shift.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry lightweight materials or tools as needed. 

Special Requirements

• Eligible to meet plant EAR/ITAR compliance requirements.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the summer and/or Fall Semester 2026

EAR/ITAR Compliance:

• Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and 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’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.