Manufacturing Engineer Intern

This is Where Tradition Becomes Legend Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team member plays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products.What We Offer:Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:Benefits401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match with no vesting schedule on up to 4% of your contributionsHealth Insurance: Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account options to suit your needsCompany Paid Insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance at no additional costPaid Time Off (PTO): We value work life balance and offer a generous PTO plan for non-exempt employees. Employees that work 40 hours per week will start with 120 hours annually (52 hours during your first six months and 68 hours during your second six months). The accrual rate increases with tenure, reaching up to 182 hours annually after 20+ years of service.Holiday Pay: In addition to PTO, all employees receive up to 80 hours of paid holidays annuallyTelemedicine: 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for you and your familyTobacco Cessation Program: Support to help you quit and maintain a healthier lifestyleReferral program: Earn rewards for helping the team growCompensationAs you evaluate your career options, we recognize that salary is a key consideration. For this role, the pay range is $20.00-25.00 per hour, with individual compensation determined by your unique skills, experience level, and other relevant factorsSchedule: Enjoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday-Thursday Between 6:00am and 6:00pm).Additional hours may be required during busier timesWhat You Will be Doing:Performs entry-level tasks to support the development and implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing systems in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.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.Support manufacturing engineering on active projectsDevelop and revise CAD drawings, including flat patterns, fixtures, jigs, and weldmentsUpdating building layout in AUTOCAD in line with new production linesCreate and maintain fixtures and jigs to support production line efficiency and qualityIdentify and mitigate high-risk equipment and tooling issues through repair or replacement strategiesDesign, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, production flow, and assembly methodsPrepare and maintain facility and equipment layouts for efficient workflowPerform cost, quality, and efficiency analysis for products and processesWrite and implement work instructions and procedures for machine setups, preventative maintenance, and troubleshootingEvaluate and improve new product designs for manufacturability and efficiencyAddress ergonomic and efficiency improvements in production processesTroubleshoot and resolve equipment or tooling issues with cost-effective solutionsOther duties as assigned including training others on known processesWhat You Will Bring:Required:Enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college pursuing an Engineering or similar degreeExperienced in 3D CAD modeling softwareProficiency in reading and writing in EnglishHighly organized, self-motivated and can work independentlyMust be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.Preferred:Experienced with SolidworksExperienced with ERP systemsWhere and How You Will WorkOn-site Engagement and Collaboration:This role works on-site in Bloomington, MN, where your direct contributions will make a real impact. Being in person will allow you to collaborate closely with others, build meaningful relationships, and play a key role in our company success.Physical Requirements: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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required to sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools and controlsVision required to inspect products and documents in detailOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, or crouchMust regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; some workstations require lifting and/or moving up to 60 poundsWork Environment:The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.