Aerospace QA Co-op: FAI & Process Improvement

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX's internship program in Melbourne, FL invites students pursuing engineering, manufacturing or aerospace technology to join our Quality Engineering teams onsite. You will support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Inspection, QA and FAI, collect and analyze data, and help drive continuous improvement in a high-precision aerospace environment.

You will learn about AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements, participate in FAI efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Technology, or a related field and through the completion of the co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection, Quality Assurance, and First Article Inspection (FAI) teams in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing quality data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts, including documentation review, verification of specifications, and coordination with engineering and production teams.
• Conduct process walk-throughs, documentation checks, and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities under the guidance of Quality Engineers.
• Collaborate with inspectors and manufacturing personnel to resolve nonconformances and support process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation, revision, and control of quality documentation, including work instructions, checklists, and inspection reports.

Education

Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RTX's internship program in Melbourne, FL invites students pursuing engineering, manufacturing or aerospace technology to join our Quality Engineering teams onsite. You will support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Inspection, QA and FAI, collect and analyze data, and help drive continuous improvement in a high-precision aerospace environment.

You will learn about AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements, participate in FAI efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve