Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX•Manchester, IA

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op for Spring/Summer 2027. The co-op works with Industrial Engineers, production floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to address product flow, quality, ergonomics, and safety using current manufacturing techniques. The role supports fixture and tooling design, development, verification, and implementation, including use of laser machines, 3D printers, and other manufacturing equipment. It also involves identifying root causes of manufacturing defects and process inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The co-op offers exposure to manufacturing techniques used to build advanced electronic equipment and to the operation of aerospace manufacturing environments. Participants will develop skills in prioritizing and balancing projects and gain firsthand experience working as an engineer in industry. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Manchester, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access certain necessary systems. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $37,000–$82,000 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and incentive compensation, subject to the applicable business unit, position level, and collective-bargaining coverage.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major through completion of the co-op session.
Have completed at least 60 credit hours before the start of the co-op session.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Experience with SolidWorks modeling.
Experience with VBA or other scripting languages.
Knowledge or experience with 3D modeling or laser cutting.

Responsibilities

Work with Industrial Engineers, production floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to resolve issues related to product flow, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
Develop or improve fixture and tooling designs for manufacturing processes, and build, verify, and implement the fixtures.
Identify root causes of manufacturing defects and process inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
Program and operate manufacturing equipment, including laser machines and 3D printers, to support fixture development.
Assist in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.