Manufacturing Engineering Ops CoOp SpringSummer 2027

RTX; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX's Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, FL invites students pursuing Industrial or Mechanical Engineering to join a hands-on Co-op. You will work in a cross-functional team applying manufacturing concepts to improve processes and equipment.

Responsibilities include Lean/Six Sigma support, tooling design, root-cause analysis and learning standard work and production issue resolution. This role offers real-world manufacturing exposure with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering during the co-op session.
• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session from January to August.
• Improve operator productivity through manufacturing process improvements.
• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for equipment and products.
• Support 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

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 30 credit hours earned by start

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Industrial Engineer Co-op will work at the RTX, Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, FL. This position is for an Industrial, Mechanical, Process Engineering student interested in gaining hands‑on experience in manufacturing. The selected candidate will work in a cross‑functional team that applies manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills that is willing to learn and has the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January - August (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
• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing process
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and product
• 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.

Qualifications 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.

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