Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
Support manufacturing processes by managing equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflows. Conduct studies on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory, and production record systems. Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, and collaborate with design teams to implement changes that mitigate those risks. Manage moderately sized projects or processes while independently resolving complex problems. Develop tactical plans to address daily challenges. Travel to local Iowa regional sites as needed. Gain hands-on experience in industrial engineering, supporting manufacturing processes for high-frequency communication radios and circuit boards. Learn to use engineering tools like SAP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, PDM, engineering drawings, and change control boards. Apply standard work tools and processes, including CORE certification. Develop key communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Access on-the-job training and professional development opportunities to support career growth.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM major through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Background in Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in manufacturing environments
- Experience with CAD software.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing processes by managing equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflows.
- Conduct studies on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory, and production record systems.
- Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, and collaborate with design teams to implement changes that mitigate those risks.
- Manage moderately sized projects or processes while independently resolving complex problems.
- Develop tactical plans to address daily challenges.
- Travel to local Iowa regional sites as needed.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
