Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer intern to support production and manufacturing processes on the factory floor in Largo, FL. You will work directly with operators, inspectors, and technicians to diagnose issues and implement improvements.

You will learn to design and optimize manufacturing workflows, participate in product life-cycle activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM major.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD programs.
• Experience with Visio.

Responsibilities

• Work with floor operators, inspectors, quality and test technicians to address day-to-day issues and larger projects.
• Analyze layouts, flow, and equipment for improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Design, control, and improve manufacturing processes in collaboration with value stream teams.
• Support product life cycle activities from development through production and post-launch.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

AutoCAD

Visio

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

CAD Program (AutoCAD)

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 intern supports production and manufacturing processes in a team-based environment at Collins Aerospace. The individual drives process improvements across multiple manufacturing and transactional processes by designing, improving, and implementing integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment. The individual draws upon the specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems.

What You Will Do:

Directly work with our manufacturing production floor employees including operators, inspectors, quality, and test technicians to solve day to day issue as well as proactively working longer term projects to eliminate reoccurring issues. Involved in the analysis of best layout, flow, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of electronic or electro‑mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems. Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process and system design through a collaborative effort with the value stream team. Involved in all phases of product life cycle and advanced manufacturing initiatives, continuing through production implementation and extending to support of our customer and supply chain.

What You Will Learn:

Working side by side with our Manufacturing Engineers (and other engineering functions), you will gain firsthand Manufacturing engineering experience and learn broad aspects of engineering in a manufacturing environment. Gain the ability and know how to resolve manufacturing issue of all aspects including safety, ergonomics, quality, flow, and cost You will develop and strengthen your ability to both work independently and work with cross functional teams through various day to day task and projects. Learn critical time management and prioritization skills necessary to be effective in the Manufacturing engineering field. Learn about planning the sequence of operations for procedures, manufacturing documents, standard work, and product routings.

Qualifications

Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session. Experience with Lean Six Sigma Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD Program Experience Experience with Visio 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

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, 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.