Process Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Process Manufacturing Intern is responsible for managing and monitoring manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes. The intern provides hands-on support to identify and resolve process issues that affect the product, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance or reduce cost and variation. The role works with staff across the production floor and senior leadership to help ensure products meet quality standards while supporting site cost and delivery goals. The internship offers exposure to a proprietary manufacturing process and composite used in aircraft brakes. The intern will learn carbon/carbon composite manufacturing, aerospace specifications, data-driven troubleshooting, and collaboration across multiple functions.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major, and remain actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Have experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross-functional teams or leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience.
- Experience in technical writing and presentation delivery.
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis using SQL, Excel, or Minitab.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
- Relevant experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Responsibilities
- Mine and analyze data to support root-cause investigations and justify or validate changes.
- Write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
- Observe and troubleshoot process-related issues and resolve them in real time.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction or process improvement.
- Collaborate with and support other business functions as needed.
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
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Career Level
Intern
