Manufacturing Engineer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)
About The Position
RTX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 at its Wilson, North Carolina location. This onsite co-op offers experience in a real-world production environment, supporting manufacturing engineering and production teams. The co-op will assist with developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes; troubleshooting equipment and process issues; analyzing data for process improvements and cost savings; and supporting equipment selection, process validation, and layout optimization. The role also includes preparing process documentation and work instructions and participating in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. The co-op will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing engineering principles, equipment troubleshooting, process validation, and operations support, as well as lean and Six Sigma tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, and root cause analysis. Professional development in communication, teamwork, and leadership is also part of the experience.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Must remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, or process simulation tools.
- Exposure to data analysis software or tools such as Minitab, SQL, Python, or Power BI.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through academic projects, student organizations, or previous employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
- Support production teams with troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
- Collect and analyze data to identify process improvements and cost savings.
- Contribute to equipment selection, process validation, and layout optimization.
- Create and update process documentation and work instructions.
- Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
