Manufacturing Engineering Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Union (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a talented student for an onsite role in West Virginia to learn and contribute to manufacturing engineering and process improvements within an aerospace setting.

You will gain experience delivering data-driven updates, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting capital projects and manufacturing data maintenance. Relocation eligibility is offered and compensation ranges from 37,000 to 82,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization to communicate metrics to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn procedures and strategies related to process improvements and general manufacturing engineering in an aerospace environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Support capital project execution and maintenance of manufacturing BOMs and routings.

Skills

Data visualization

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-WV-UNION-225 ~ 225 Stringtown Rd ~ STRINGTOWN

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.

What You Will Do:

This role will allow you to learn procedures and strategies associated with process improvements and general manufacturing engineering in a team-based aerospace environment. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

What You Will Learn:

• Product Line Process Improvements
• Additive Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Fixturing and Tooling
• New Product Introduction
• Manufacturing Bill of Materials & Router Creation/Maintenance
• Manufacturing Instruction Creation and Maintenance within designated area
• Engineering Change Order/Manufacturing Change Order Review
• Development of Manufacturing Process improvements improving capacity and throughput
• Capital Project Execution
• MRB Processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session and have previous experience at Collins Aerospace.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross-functional teams or leadership.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.

What We Offer:

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

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.