Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer Co-op — Lean Six Sigma & Data

Collins Aerospace; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to support the MRO business by driving process and digital improvements on the shop floor. You will apply Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and engineering problem‑solving to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role targets an analytically minded engineering student eager to implement real-world aerospace improvements. You will learn to build dashboards and digital tools, optimize workcell layouts, and collaborate across Operations and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a STEM field and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with Advanced Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, or VBA is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) for layout/fixture design.
• Experience or training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste in shop floor processes.
• Collects, analyzes, and visualizes production data to uncover trends and bottlenecks.
• Develops digital solutions and dashboards to improve real-time visibility.
• Supports design and optimization of workcell layouts, material flow, and standard work.
• Partners with Operations, Quality, and Production Control to define problems and implement solutions.
• Creates and updates work instructions and visual management tools.
• Participates in CI events, Kaizens, and 5S initiatives.
• Supports capacity planning, time studies, and line balancing analyses.
• Tracks project progress and KPIs, presenting findings to leadership.
• Ensures all process changes comply with quality and safety requirements.
• Promotes a strong safety culture on the shop floor.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

SQL

VBA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to support the MRO business by driving process and digital improvements on the shop floor. You will apply Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and engineering problem‑solving to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role targets an analytically minded engineering student eager to implement real-world aerospace improvements. You will learn to build dashboards and digital tools, optimize workcell layouts, and collaborate across Operations and