Operations Leadership Rotations: Manufacturing & IE

RTX; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

RTX offers an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) with a Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering track in the United States. The program provides high-visibility assignments, training, mentoring, and hands-on shop-floor engineering experience across multiple locations.

Participants gain business acumen and technical expertise, preparing for leadership roles, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering, to start date.
• Willing to relocate to RTX locations across the U.S. for program assignments.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, or process specs.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, MATLAB, Minitab or similar tools.
• Demonstrated use of Lean, Six Sigma, RCA or 5S to improve processes.
• Internship/co-op or work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality or test environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete multiple rotational assignments across U.S. locations and new facilities.
• Perform core engineering duties within program tracks (Manufacturing/Industrial Eng).
• Identify and implement shop floor process improvements to raise output and cut costs.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to shop floor personnel and resolve challenges.
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T to support manufacturing processes.
• Use design/analytic software to model and streamline operations.
• Develop manufacturing planning and work instructions for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Reading drawings

GD&T

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace Eng.

ABET-accredited program

Related Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

MATLAB

Minitab

Job description

RTX offers an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) with a Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering track in the United States. The program provides high-visibility assignments, training, mentoring, and hands-on shop-floor engineering experience across multiple locations.

Participants gain business acumen and technical expertise, preparing for leadership roles, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and domestic travel.