Manufacturing Engineer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

About the role

Location: Wilson, NC (4200 Airport Dr, BLDG 4200). Role type: Onsite. Posted: 2026-11-09. U.S. citizenship required; security clearance not required.

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process improvements and cost savings.
• Contribute to equipment selection, process validation, and layout optimization.
• Create and update process documentation and work instructions.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will learn

• Application of manufacturing engineering principles in a real-world production environment.
• Hands-on learning in equipment troubleshooting, process validation, and operations support.
• Exposure to lean and Six Sigma tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, and root cause analysis.
• Professional development in communication, teamwork, and leadership within a corporate setting.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.

Preferred qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or process simulation tools.
• Exposure to data analysis software/tools (e.g., Minitab, SQL, Python, Power BI).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic projects, student organizations, or previous employment.

Benefits

RTX values safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability, 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Pay

Salary range: $37,000 – $82,000 USD (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels).

Schedule

Onsite role; employees work primarily onsite at the Wilson, NC facility.