Manufacturing Engineering Ops CoOp SummerFall 2027

RTX; Melbourne (FL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RTX in Melbourne, FL is offering an Industrial/Mechanical Engineering co-op designed for hands-on learning in a manufacturing setting. You will join a cross-functional team applying manufacturing concepts, analysis, and decision tools to promote improvements.

The program runs June through December, with exposure to standard work, root-cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma, CAD tools, tooling design, and shop floor layouts, while developing strong written and verbal communication in a dynamic

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday–Friday co-op session running June through mid-December.
• Improve operator productivity through manufacturing process improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for equipment and products.
• Design tooling to aid in the manufacturing process.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

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

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, Florida. 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 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.

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.