Product Quality Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Production Quality Engineering Intern for an onsite role in Burnsville, Minnesota. The internship provides exposure to production improvement projects, new product introduction, and quality analysis in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or a related STEM field, with at least 30 credits completed by start date, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Local Minnesota candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or a related STEM field and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support production improvement engineering projects
• New product introduction
• Product failure analysis
• Corrective action efforts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Production Quality Engineering Intern

This position is for a Production Quality Engineering Intern role in Burnsville, Minnesota.

U.S. Person: Only U.S. Persons are eligible for this role. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

What You Will Do

• Support production improvement engineering projects
• New product introduction
• Product failure analysis
• Corrective action efforts

What You Will Learn

Analytical Problem Solving: Gain a basic understanding of problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, Fault Tree, Apollo, etc.) and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems.

Supplier Quality: Gain a basic understanding of managing and assuring supplier quality to achieve best-in-class supplier quality, delivery, and service.

New Product Development and Launch: Learn key phases and requirements of an effective new product development and launch system (e.g., APQP, Stride, etc.), as well as gain basic knowledge of associated tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, and Machine Runoff.

Quality Management Systems: Develop a basic understanding of the standards, implementation, and certification processes of Quality Management Systems such as AS/EN9100, ISO-9001, or other industry-specific standards or regulations. Gain a foundational understanding of customer-specific Quality System certification programs and support the organization in audit preparation and corrective action.

Continuous Improvement: Utilize tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing, such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S (Workplace Organization), Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Set-up Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, and Mistake Proofing.

Cost of Quality: Establish a basic understanding of the concept of Cost of Quality, specifically the Cost of Non-Conformance. Utilize Cost of Quality reports to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or a related STEM field and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Local to Minnesota.

Role Details

• Contract type: Onsite.
• Role type: 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.
• 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.
• Application window: 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.
• Location: Burnsville, Minnesota, United States.

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Salary range: 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
• Benefits may include 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available 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 on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.