Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About the role
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunity no one else can.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a full-time co-op program running Monday through Friday from June through December (including the fall semester), requiring students to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this hands-on learning opportunity
- Enhance operator productivity by improving manufacturing processes
- Design tooling to support manufacturing processes
- Contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost reduction opportunities
- Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment
Learning outcomes
- Develop standard work procedures for production areas
- Resolve production-related issues
- Apply Six Sigma tools in a practical setting
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op program
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Benefits
- Relocation assistance eligible
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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
Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether 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 position level and collective-bargaining status; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.
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, and key skills).
Schedule
Full-time co-op, Monday through Friday, June through December (including fall semester). Students must take a semester off from coursework.
Location & role type
Onsite at 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd, Building 308, Melbourne, FL, United States.
Citizenship & security
U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract). No security clearance required.