About the role#
RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to support the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business. This role focuses on driving process and digital improvements across the shop floor. You will apply Lean Six Sigma principles and engineering problem-solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This is a full-time position for students eager to develop data-driven solutions in an aerospace environment.
What you'll do#
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste in shop floor processes.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize production data to uncover trends and bottlenecks.
- Develop digital solutions, such as dashboards, automated reports, and workflow tools.
- Support the design and optimization of workcell layouts, material flow, and standard work.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Production Control teams to define problems and develop solutions.
- Create and update work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
- Participate in continuous improvement events, kaizens, and 5S initiatives.
- Support capacity planning, time studies, and line balancing analyses.
- Track project progress and KPIs, presenting findings to leadership.
- Ensure all process changes comply with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Active student status through the completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Experience with Advanced Excel.
- Technical experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, VBA, or similar tools.
- Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, for layout or fixture design.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Haltom City, Texas.
- Terms: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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