Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a co-op student in Melbourne, FL, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. The role runs June through mid-December, Monday–Friday, with a focus on improving operator productivity and manufacturing process design.

You will perform root cause analysis, develop countermeasures, and support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives while learning to design tooling and optimize layouts for production. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required at start.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co‑op session.
• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.

Responsibilities

• Co-op runs June through mid-December, full-time, Monday–Friday.
• Improve operator productivity by optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and products.
• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing processes.
• Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunities.
• Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-310 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 310

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

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run June through mid-December. (It is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity)


• Improve operator productivity through improvement in manufacturing processes


• Perform Root Cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and products


• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing process


• Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, Waste Reduction, and Flow Improvements.


• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunity


• Plans and designs layout for manufacturing processes and equipment

What You Will Learn

• Learn how to Develop Standard work for production area


• Learn how to resolve production issues.


• Learn how to utilize Six Sigma tools


• Learn how to conduct root cause analysis

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co-op session.


• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.

We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.


• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and governmental 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.