Industrial Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; North Carolina; 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

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, offers an Industrial Engineering Internship focused on optimizing production processes for seating products. You will assist in creating work instructions, support line setups, and use CAD tools to model production flows. Time studies and line layout work are key components of the role.

The program emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, with opportunities to impact cost control and efficiency across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM and enrolled through internship.
• Experience in design, research, coursework, or projects related to industrial engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Support setup and optimization of production lines to improve efficiency.
• Use 3D CAD software to create and modify production models.
• Conduct time studies, analyze workflows, and contribute to line layouts.
• Evaluate tools and systems to improve operational processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address day-to-day challenges and implement long-term solutions.
• Support cost control, inventory management, and production efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Industrial engineering principles

Engineering coursework

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What You Will Do:

As an Industrial Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will contribute to the optimization of production processes and the development of innovative solutions for our First-Class, Business Class, and other seating products. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our operations.

• Assist in the development of work instructions to support manufacturing and production processes.
• Support the setup and optimization of production lines to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Utilize 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create and modify models for production processes.
• Conduct time studies, analyze workflows, and contribute to the development of line layouts.
• Evaluate and select tools and systems to improve operational processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and engineering, to address day-to-day challenges and implement long-term solutions.
• Support process improvement initiatives to optimize cost control, inventory management, and production efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience in design, research, coursework, or projects related to industrial engineering principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A minimum of 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter software.
• Technical experience gained through prior internships or co‑op roles.
• Experience working in a team environment or prior leadership experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, build processes, line layouts, and time studies.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

• 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. 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.