Manufacturing Engineering Coop; Summer​/Fall; Onsite

Manufacturing Engineering Coop (Summer/Fall 2026)(Onsite)

Location: HIA
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Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA

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Country: United States of America

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: None/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 is for a Manufacturing Engineer Co‑op that will work at the OEM aero nozzle manufacturing facility in West Des Moines, IA. The role is designed for a student seeking experience in applying engineering principles in a manufacturing environment. If selected, the employee will become familiar with Collins Aerospace products, manufacturing objectives and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing techniques.

Immersion: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session, running May/June – December (including the fall semester). Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.

What You Will Do:

• Use Solid Works CAD to develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety concerns.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles.
• Solve manufacturing engineering problems of varying levels of complexity.
• Create assembly work instructions utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Assist in resolving quality, productivity and safety turn‑backs for manufacturing engineering.

What You Will Learn:

• A variety of processes required for manufacturing gas turbine engine fuel nozzles in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.
• Processes such as welding (laser, TIG and resistance), vacuum brazing, heat treat, EDM, laser marking, non‑destructive testing, assembly and test.
• Skills for working in a cross‑functional team with exposure to design engineering, quality engineering, performance development, materials engineering and operations management.
• Preparation for a future full‑time manufacturing engineer role at Collins Engine Nozzles.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Machining and/or assembly experience through work or school, including fixture design, tooling design and GD&T experience.
• Knowledge of 3D printing for tools and/or fixtures.
• CAD design experience – Solid Works is a strong plus.

Learn More and Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in‑flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our customers.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

Role Type Details: Onsite – Employees working in Onsite roles will primarily work at the production and maintenance facilities, which are essential to our product development. Regardless of role type, collaboration and innovation are critical; all employees have access to digital tools for collaboration worldwide and to Collins sites when in‑person meetings are required.

Compensation and Benefits:

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