Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. We are looking for Summer Internship student to join our Louisville team! In this role, you will participate in LEAN Manufacturing Events as appropriate for functional area of responsibility which includes contributing to Visual Management & Control, Layout, Flow & Linkage and Standard Work relating to Franchise Approach. They will also gain experience in leading the coordination of production and engineering support to ensure that the necessary support elements are available to optimize production efforts. This involves, but is not limited to, maintenance activities; day-to-day troubleshooting of process, product, and equipment problems; and capital equipment. This role is onsite, in Louisville, Kentucky. This role may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD or model-based software.
• Experience with data analytics and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• You will plan, design and implement production processes and layouts across the various Wheel and Brake MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service centers global network.
• You will manage medium to large scale projects from initial concept to full implementation across multiple facilities.
• You will maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• You will determine parts and tooling needed in order to achieve production goals according to product specification.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees