Manufacturing Engineer Co-op; Spring​/Summer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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.

What You Will Do *

• Assist in developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process improvements and cost savings.
• Contribute to equipment selection, process validation, and layout optimization.
• Create and update process documentation and work instructions.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Learn

• Application of manufacturing engineering principles in a real-world production environment.
• Hands-on learning in equipment troubleshooting, process validation, and operations support.
• Exposure to lean and Six Sigma tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, and root cause analysis.
• Professional development in communication, teamwork, and leadership within a corporate setting.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advance degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD) or process simulation tools.
• Exposure to data analysis software/tools (e.g., Minitab, SQL, Python, Power BI).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic projects, student organizations, or previous employment.

What We Offer

• At RTX, our values guide our actions, behaviors, and performance as we work towards a vision of a safer, more connected world. We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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.

Incentives

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…