Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX • Melbourne, FL

3d • $37,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op position will work with the Process Center IPT in the Melbourne, FL facility. This role is designed for a Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering student seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering methods and techniques. If selected, the co-op will gain familiarity with Surface Mount Technology and/or Through Hole processes, as well as methods to measure, analyze, and improve these processes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident (“Green Card” holder).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks
• Experience with programming and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide production floor support for manufacturing processes.
• Assist in various process-related projects, including: Process equipment verification and validation, Process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality, Scrap reduction related to process inefficiencies, Out-of-Equipment (OOE) improvement initiatives, Time study projects involving work measurement, creation, and validation of time standards, Facility re-layout planning and execution, Lean manufacturing implementation.
• Apply Lean principles, including: 5S methodology, Development of standard work processes, Optimization of production flow.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineers (IEs) and Production Managers to identify inefficiencies and implement productivity improvements.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses for alternate methods, processes, layouts, parts, tooling, or equipment.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree