Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op for a full-time, hands-on program running Monday through Friday from January to August 2027, including the spring semester. Students must take a semester off from coursework to participate. The role is onsite in Melbourne, Florida, and is limited to U.S. citizens because of program access requirements. The co-op will help improve operator productivity and manufacturing processes, design tooling, contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and plan layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment. Participants will also learn to develop standard work procedures, resolve production-related issues, and apply Six Sigma tools in practice.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled throughout the co-op.
Complete at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op program.
Take a semester off from coursework to participate in the co-op.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Improve manufacturing processes to enhance operator productivity.
Design tooling to support manufacturing processes.
Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment.