About the role#
As a Process Manufacturing Intern, you will manage and monitor the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes. You will provide hands-on leadership to identify and resolve process issues. You will also support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product performance or reduce cost and variation. You will work with staff ranging from the production floor to senior leadership to ensure quality standards are met.
What you'll do#
- Perform data mining and analysis to support root cause investigations and validate changes.
- Write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
- Observe and troubleshoot process-related issues in real time.
- Collaborate with other business functions to support production goals.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Active enrollment through the completion of the internship.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate metrics or project updates.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred: Project management experience, technical writing skills, and experience with data manipulation tools such as SQL or Minitab.
- Preferred: Prior manufacturing experience or previous RTX internship or co-op experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Norwalk, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- 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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