Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Industrial Engineer Co-op will work onsite at RTX’s Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, Florida. This role is intended for an Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering student seeking hands-on manufacturing experience. The selected student will work on a cross-functional team applying manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The co-op is a full-time, Monday–Friday session running from January through August 2027. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to participate fully in the working mentorship opportunity. The role requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The co-op focuses on manufacturing process and productivity improvements, tooling, root cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, cost reduction, and manufacturing layout planning. Students will also learn to develop standard work, resolve production issues, use Six Sigma tools, and conduct root cause analysis.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering throughout the co-op session.
- Have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Improve operator productivity by improving manufacturing processes.
- Design tooling to support manufacturing processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and product.
- Support Lean/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.
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
- Paid holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
