Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Industrial Engineering Intern supports manufacturing processes and process improvements at RTX’s onsite location in Coralville, Iowa. The role involves working with equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow. The intern conducts studies related to cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory, and production record systems; reviews products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks; and collaborates with design teams to incorporate risk-reducing changes. The intern may also design and 3D print fixtures and tooling, resolve complex problems, and develop tactical plans for day-to-day challenges. The internship provides experience assessing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing productivity and efficiency improvements. It also offers learning in continuous-improvement methodologies, communication and collaboration across organizational levels, adapting to evolving environments and industry trends, and leading teams and delegating responsibilities. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field and remain actively enrolled through the end of the internship or co-op session. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. The role is onsite, and the listed salary range is $37,000–$82,000 USD.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
- Remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience with CAD software.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing processes involving equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow.
- Conduct studies on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory, and production record systems.
- Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks.
- Collaborate with design teams to incorporate changes that eliminate identified risks.
- Design and 3D print fixtures and tooling to support process improvements.
- Independently resolve complex and challenging problems.
- Develop tactical plans to address day-to-day challenges.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Possible annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
