Product Quality Engineering Intern; Summer

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• Local to Minnesota.

• 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.

• 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,…