Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
The Industrial Engineer Co-op will work at the RTX Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, Florida. This position is for an Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering student interested in gaining hands-on manufacturing experience. The selected candidate will work on a cross-functional team applying manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to learn, and be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The full-time, Monday–Friday co-op session runs from June through mid-December. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this working mentorship opportunity.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co-op session.
- Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Improve operator productivity through improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and products.
- Design tooling to aid in manufacturing processes.
- Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
- Analyze manufacturing processes for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment.
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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
