Industrial Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to help optimize production processes for seating products. Your work will directly affect efficiency and quality across manufacturing operations.

You will develop work instructions, assist in setting up production lines, and use 3D CAD tools to model processes while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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. Key responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Relocation eligibility

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.