Manufacturing Project Specialist Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX's Cedar Rapids Service Center seeks a student to help manage Customer Returned Goods (CRG) operations and coordinate daily project schedules. You will work with floor Supervisors and Project Managers on priorities, metrics and responsibilities.

You will learn data analysis, continuous improvement, and trend analysis for CRGs, while gaining exposure to project planning and stakeholder communication. Relocation eligibility offered.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Business, or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross‑functional teams or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Track progress and identify/resolve obstacles to minimize disruption to CRG on-time delivery schedule.
• Coordinate Service Center daily material shortages.
• Coordinate Factory and Service Center GS and DCMA on-time deliveries.
• Identify and address product flow problems and recommend resolutions for efficiencies.
• Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Maintain and update Service Center CRG monthly metrics.
• Assist in financial analysis of transfer rates, direct expenses rates, and purchasing.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Identify potential risks, find solutions, and resolve issues or delays.

Skills

Presentation delivery

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Business, or related STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-119 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 119

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-119 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 119

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.

This position will be responsible for all portions of the Cedar Rapids Service Center’s CRG (Customer Return Goods) operations and processes. The position oversees and coordinates daily project schedules, communications, shop floor management, BU workforce priorities, flow disruption, maintenance requests and overall OTD (On Time Delivery) performance. This role will work closely with floor Supervisors and Project Managers on priorities, metrics and responsibilities.

What You Will Do:

• Track progress and identifies/resolves obstacles to minimize disruption to the Customer Returned Goods (CRGs) on time delivery schedule.
• Coordination of Service Center daily Material shortages
• Coordination of Factory and Service Center GS and DCMA On Time Deliveries
• Identifies and addresses product flow problems and recommends resolutions to ensure successful efficiencies are incorporated.
• Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Maintain and Update Service Center CRG Monthly Metrics
• Assist in financial analysis of transfer rates, direct expenses rates, and purchasing.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Identify potential risks, find solutions, and resolve issues or delays.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain knowledge in analyzing data and developing solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance.
• Learn how to Identifies and addresses product flow problems and recommends resolutions to ensure successful efficiencies are incorporated.
• Learn how to be involved in the Continuous Improvement for the Service Center
• Gain knowledge in Trend and Data Analysis for CRGs
• Gain knowledge on the oversight and coordination of Factory Customer Returned Goods (CRGs)
• Learn how to tailor your presentation style to different audiences

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Business, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross‑functional teams or leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in operations/productions settings

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, 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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