About the role#
This Manufacturing Engineering Ops internship is a full-time position based in Melbourne, Florida. It runs during the Summer 2027 term and requires you to work on-site. You must be a U.S. Person to qualify for this role.
What you'll do#
- Improve operator productivity by refining manufacturing processes.
- Design tooling to support manufacturing operations.
- Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
- Analyze current processes to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Plan and design layouts for manufacturing equipment and processes.
What you'll need#
- You are actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- You have earned at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Previous internship, co-op, or work experience with RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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