Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering co-op to work with the Process Center IPT on manufacturing methods. You will gain hands-on experience with Surface Mount Technology and Through Hole processes, learning measurement, analysis, and improvement techniques.

You will collaborate with Industrial Engineers and Production Managers on inefficiency identification and productivity improvements, including time standards and facility layouts with Lean

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and enrolled through the co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Knowledge of Lean principles and CAD tools (SolidWorks) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide production floor support for manufacturing processes.
• Assist in process-related projects, including verification/validation of process equipment.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support scrap reduction efforts and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Lean principles

Programming

Project management

Time study

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location

US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

What You Will Do

The Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op position will work with the Process Center IPT in the Melbourne, FL facility. This role is designed for a Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering student seeking hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering methods and techniques. If selected, the co‑op will gain familiarity with Surface Mount Technology and/or Through Hole processes, as well as methods to measure, analyze, and improve these processes.

What You Will Learn

• Provide production floor support for manufacturing processes.
• Assist in various process‑related projects, including:
  • Process equipment verification and validation.
  • Process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Scrap reduction related to process inefficiencies.
  • Out-of-Equipment (OOE) improvement initiatives.
  • Time study projects involving work measurement, creation, and validation of time standards.
  • Facility re‑layout planning and execution.
  • Lean manufacturing implementation.
• Apply Lean principles, including:
  • 5S methodology.
  • Development of standard work processes.
  • Optimization of production flow.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineers (IEs) and Production Managers to identify inefficiencies and implement productivity improvements.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses for alternate methods, processes, layouts, parts, tooling, or equipment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident (“Green Card” holder).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks
• Experience with programming and project management.

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.