Industrial Engineer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Stoneybrook (NC); 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a co-op in Industrial Engineering to support process improvements in a production environment. You will collect data, analyze workflows, and contribute to capacity planning and standardization efforts.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM fields, with coursework in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma. This onsite role offers exposure to cross-functional teams and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM field.
• Active enrolled through the duration of the co-op.
• Coursework in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects focused on productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning projects.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify optimization and standardization opportunities.
• Create and maintain documentation such as process maps and standard work instructions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SQL

Power BI

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

This role is classified as: Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

What You Will Do

• Support process improvement projects focused on productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning projects.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for optimization and standardization.
• Create and maintain documentation such as process maps and standard work instructions.

What You Will Learn

• Application of industrial engineering principles in a real-world production environment.
• Process optimization techniques and tools such as 5S, Kaizen and value stream mapping.
• Networking opportunities through exposure to cross-functional team members and leaders within our organization.
• Professional development in communication, teamwork, and leadership within a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advance degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM field and actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Minitab, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

What We Offer

At RTX, our values guide our actions, behaviors, and performance as we work towards a vision of a safer, more connected world. We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• 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

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.