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Manufacturing Engineering Intern, CNC Machining (Summer 2027)

Freeform· Early Career
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Hawthorne, CA$30/hrinternPosted 3w ago

About the role

Internship focused on developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for precision metal machining and supporting high-volume, vertically integrated manufacturing workflows using multi-axis machines (DMG Mori, Haas).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for complex metal components, including post-processing of 3D printed parts
  • Support programming, setup, and refinement of operations on multi-axis CNC machines (DMG Mori and Haas)
  • Interpret CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to create precise machining programs
  • Help select and evaluate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for efficiency and repeatability
  • Assist in troubleshooting CNC programming issues, collaborating with machinists and design engineers
  • Help create, maintain, and update CNC program libraries, tool databases, best practices, and process documentation
  • Contribute to process improvement projects that increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve machine utilization
  • Collaborate with additive designers on custom workholding and identify whether design or process changes are the right fix
  • Support the design and deployment of automation solutions that enhance quality control and production rates
  • Work on the production floor to gain hands-on experience with machining, setup, and troubleshooting
  • Follow quality control processes, industry standards, and safety regulations
  • Own an intern project from scoping through implementation, and present results to the team at the end of the term

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
  • Exposure to CNC programming and machining through coursework, labs, makerspace, internships, or collegiate engineering clubs (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja, rocketry, robotics)
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Skills

Required:CNC programming and machiningGD&T interpretationTool selection and machining strategies

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
  • Typical working weeks include regular opportunity for overtime
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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