Manufacturing Engineer Intern

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Seasonal Bloomington, MN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

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.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match with no vesting schedule on up to 4% of your contributions
• Health Insurance
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  Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account options to suit your needs
• Company Paid Insurance
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  Long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance at no additional cost
• Paid 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 annually
• Telemedicine: 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for you and your family
• Tobacco Cessation Program: Support to help you quit and maintain a healthier lifestyle
• Referral program: Earn rewards for helping the team grow

• As you evaluate your career options, we recognize that salary is a key consideration. For this role, the pay range is $ per hour, with individual compensation determined by your unique skills, experience level, and other relevant factors

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 times

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 projects
• Develop and revise CAD drawings, including flat patterns, fixtures, jigs, and weldments
• Updating building layout in AUTOCAD in line with new production lines
• Create and maintain fixtures and jigs to support production line efficiency and quality
• Identify and mitigate high-risk equipment and tooling issues through repair or replacement strategies
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, production flow, and assembly methods
• Prepare and maintain facility and equipment layouts for efficient workflow
• Perform cost, quality, and efficiency analysis for products and processes
• Write and implement work instructions and procedures for machine setups, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Evaluate and improve new product designs for manufacturability and efficiency
• Address ergonomic and efficiency improvements in production processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment or tooling issues with cost-effective solutions
• Other duties as assigned including training others on known processes

• Enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college pursuing an Engineering or similar degree
• Experienced in 3D CAD modeling software
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently
• Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experienced with Solidworks
• Experienced with ERP systems

On-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.

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…