Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, invites you to join its Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op in New York. This onsite role focuses on improving safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery within a high-precision manufacturing facility.

The program runs January through August as a full-time co-op with mentorship and cross-functional teamwork, offering hands-on work in lean operations, CAD modeling, automation research, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field and actively enrolled through internship/co-op session.
• Experience in CAD Modeling.
• Experience in automation/robotics, 3D modeling of tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing quality related items and documentation to meet established standards.
• Collaborate in compiling information on cell performance and productivity for analysis.
• Research, review and test techniques for efficiency and planning.
• Identify operational issues by studying functional and performance systems.

Skills

CAD Modeling

Automation/Robotics

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-NE-YORK-2800 ~ 2800 Division Ave ~ PLANT 52 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 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.

The Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op will work both individually as well as on cross-functional teams to complete a variety of projects focused on improving safety and quality, reducing cost, and increasing on-time delivery (OTD) in a high precision manufacturing facility. This may include implementing lean operations such as setting up product flow, KANBAN, and FIFO, CAD modeling, automation research and implementation, performing time observations, and data collection and analysis. Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester); it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.

What You Will Do:

• Assists with preparing quality related items and documentation to ensure that established quality standards are met.
• Collaborate in compiling information on cell performance and productivity so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
• Research, review and test techniques for efficiency and planning
• Help identify operational issues by studying functional and performance systems

What You Will Learn:

• Gain knowledge of the sequencing of work such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
• Leadership and Coordination: Developing strong leadership skills to coordinate across teams and ensure project efficiency is essential.
• Attention to Detail and Compliance: Understanding the importance of meticulous documentation and adherence to standards in engineering practices is critical for success.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in CAD Modeling
• Experience in automation/robotics, 3D modeling of tooling and fixtures
• 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.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation eligibility

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.

Benefits:

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.

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.