About the role#
This is a full-time, paid co-op role focused on the maintenance and improvement of Quality Management Systems. You will gain hands-on experience with quality processes, compliance standards, and audits in an aviation and aerospace manufacturing environment. This position requires a U.S. Person status.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the preparation and execution of Quality Management System (QMS) and special process audits.
- Observe third-party audits.
- Support the implementation of AS13100 standards, including procedure development.
- Maintain quality systems documentation, training materials, and processes.
- Contribute to Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities, including database management and corrective action follow-up.
- Support Quality Assurance Team activities like process walks, floor sweeps, and human factor investigations.
- Help develop systems for document review, ballot and gap analysis tracking, and alignment of balloted changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program, maintained throughout the co-op.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and related processes.
- Familiarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) tools, such as ETQ or similar systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and 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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