Customer Quality Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About the role
Embark on an exciting journey as a Production Quality Engineering Co-Op at RTX. Dive into critical production improvement projects, lead new product introductions, and tackle challenging product failure analyses. This role offers a unique chance to make a real impact while honing your engineering skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Location: Burnsville, MN (2900 County Rd 42 W, North Bldg). Role type: Onsite, full-time Monday–Friday. Session runs June through December (including Fall semester; students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage). U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract). No security clearance required.
Responsibilities
- Support production improvement and new product introduction projects
- Conduct product failure analysis and corrective actions
- Assist in managing and ensuring supplier quality
- Help implement and maintain quality management systems
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools
Learning & development
- Analytical Problem Solving: problem-solving methods like 8D and root cause analysis
- Supplier Quality Assurance: key aspects of managing supplier quality
- New Product Development: phases and tools of new product development and launch
- Quality Management Systems: standards and certification processes
- Lean Manufacturing: techniques like 5S and Value Stream Mapping
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM major
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session
- Minimum of 60 credits by the start of the co-op session
Preferred qualifications
- Basic knowledge of tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Runoff, etc.
Benefits
RTX values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This role may be eligible for relocation.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and holidays
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance. Specific benefits vary by business unit and collective-bargaining agreement status.
Pay
Salary range: $37,000 – $82,000 USD (good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, and key skills).
Schedule
Onsite, full-time Monday–Friday. Co-op session runs June through December (including Fall semester). Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person regardless of role designation.