About the role#
RBC Bearings is hiring for an Engineering and Product Management Co-Op. This role provides hands-on experience in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing. You will work on-site in Simpsonville, South Carolina, during the Summer 2026, Fall 2027, or Winter 2027 terms.
What you'll do#
- Build product knowledge through hands-on training and visits to our manufacturing facilities.
- Assist with product development projects across all product groups.
- Provide product selection and installation support while finding solutions to customer issues.
- Collaborate with engineers on projects suited to your skill level.
- Partner with application engineers to monitor product performance.
- Engage in Lean continuous improvement projects for engineering processes and product design.
- Present to individuals and small groups.
- Travel for meetings, conferences, or customer visits.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering at an accredited US university.
- Authorization to work for Dodge Industrial in the US.
- Analytical skills including root cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Familiarity with MS Office and SolidWorks.
- Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs.
- Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to work on-site, including extended periods of sitting and intermittent standing or walking.
Location & details#
- Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings manufactures precision plain, roller, and ball bearings for industrial, aerospace, and defense customers. Founded in 1919, the company maintains its headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut. It employs over 1,000 people and focuses on technical products that require specialized design and testing. The company operates as a public entity.
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