Customer Quality Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Quality Engineering Co-Op is a full-time, onsite co-op in Burnsville, Minnesota, running June through December 2027 and including the Fall semester. Students are expected to take a semester away from coursework to participate fully in this working mentorship opportunity. The co-op supports production improvement and new product introduction projects, product failure analysis and corrective actions, supplier quality, quality management systems, and continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools. Participants will gain experience in analytical problem solving, supplier quality assurance, new product development, quality management systems, and Lean Manufacturing.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM major, and remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
Must have a minimum of 60 credits by the start of the co-op session.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, and Machine Runoff.

Responsibilities

Support production improvement and new product introduction projects.
Conduct product failure analysis and corrective actions.
Assist in managing and ensuring supplier quality.
Help implement and maintain quality management systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools.

Benefits

Potential relocation eligibility.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.