Industrial Engineer Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineer Co-op for Summer/Fall 2027 at its Wilson, North Carolina location. The role supports productivity-focused process improvement projects in an onsite production environment. The co-op provides practical experience applying industrial engineering principles and opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while working with cross-functional teams and organizational leaders. The co-op is open to students pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field who remain actively enrolled throughout the co-op. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Must remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab, SQL, or Power BI.
- Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Support process improvement projects focused on productivity.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning projects.
- Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for optimization and standardization.
- Create and maintain documentation such as process maps and standard work instructions.
Benefits
- 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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
