About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering within a team-based aerospace environment. You will work on-site in Union, West Virginia, during the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Support product line process improvements and general manufacturing operations.
- Assist with additive manufacturing projects and the design of manufacturing fixturing and tooling.
- Participate in new product introduction activities.
- Manage manufacturing bills of materials, router creation, and maintenance.
- Draft and maintain manufacturing instructions.
- Review engineering and manufacturing change orders.
- Develop process improvements to increase capacity and throughput.
- Support capital project execution and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program for Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Previous experience at Collins Aerospace.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate project updates or production metrics.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Union, West Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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