About the role#
This Tool Engineering internship offers an opportunity to design custom mechanical solutions for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing. You will work within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing environment to support production hardware throughout its lifecycle. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Use computer aided design to create 3-dimensional models and technical drawing packages.
- Manage the full lifecycle of assembly tooling, from initial design and documentation to procurement and integration.
- Oversee projects from concept to implementation, focusing on safe, ergonomic, and error-proofed solutions for the factory floor.
- Support manufacturing objectives regarding cost, quality, schedule, and safety.
- Contribute to improvement and optimization initiatives within the manufacturing discipline.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Mechanical Engineering, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the session.
- Practical experience with CAD modeling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Tucson, Arizona.
- The position is on-site, requiring time spent in and around factory areas.
- Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided for this role.
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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