Lean Six Sigma Aerospace Manufacturing Co-op

RTX; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Louisville is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to drive LEAN improvements on the shop floor. You will analyze data, implement digital tools, and help optimize workcells and material flow in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will learn to apply Lean Six Sigma, build dashboards, and support cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on experience with real-world processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a STEM bachelor's or advanced degree and enrolled through internship.
• Strong Excel and familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, or VBA.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) for layouts.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste in shop floor processes.
• Collects, analyzes, and visualizes production data to uncover trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities in throughput, turnaround time (TAT), and quality.
• Develops and implements digital solutions, such as dashboards, automated reports, and workflow tools, that replace manual processes and improve real‑time visibility.
• Supports the design and optimization of workcell layouts, material flow, and standard work to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Partners with Operations, Quality, and Production Control teams to define problems, develop solutions, and drive changes through to sustainment.
• Creates and updates work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools to support consistent, repeatable operations.
• Participates in and helps facilitate continuous improvement (CI) events, kaizens, and 5S initiatives.
• Supports capacity planning, time studies, and line balancing analyses to inform staffing and equipment decisions.
• Tracks project progress and KPIs, presenting findings and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership.
• Ensures all process changes comply with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes a strong safety culture and ensures the workplace is safe and free of significant hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned (0-10% travel required)

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

SQL

VBA

CAD software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RTX in Louisville is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to drive LEAN improvements on the shop floor. You will analyze data, implement digital tools, and help optimize workcells and material flow in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will learn to apply Lean Six Sigma, build dashboards, and support cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on experience with real-world processes and continuous improvement initiatives.