• Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

    Integrated Polymer Solutions (Long Beach, CA)


    IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking an Intern, Manufacturing Engineering. This is a student undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation for a desired career. The individual performs a variety of tasks that provide engineering support to different company functional areas. This internship is expected to run from June 2nd - Sept 19th, 2025 (16 weeks) and requires 20-30 hours per week of availability.

     

    About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

     

    Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings-all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

    Job Accountabilities:

    + Provides engineering support for manufacturing, testing, and design engineering groups

    + Apply Lean manufacturing principles and methods to drive continuous improvement

    + Support improved delivery on daily production schedule attainment

    + Support improved communication program to leverage best-practices

    + Using Microsoft Office software to generate Work Instruction documents and engineering related presentations

    + Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required: preferred 20 hours per week during quarter/semester, fulltime during summer

    Job Specifications:

    Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma/GED and at least two years schooling pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering

     

    Years' Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

    Skills:

    + Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations

    + Experience or background with molding processes is a plus

    + Driven to learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies

    + Good interpersonal skills to engage with production leads and associates

    + Good written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

    Benefits:

    IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

     

    This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

     

    This internship is expected to run from June 2nd - Sept 19th, 2025 (16 weeks) and requires 20-30 hours per week of availability.