Industrial Engineer Co-op; Spring​/Summer

Position: Industrial Engineer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

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 *

• Support process improvement projects focused on productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning projects.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for optimization and standardization
• Create and maintain documentation such as process maps and standard work instructions

What You Will Learn

• Application of industrial engineering principles in a real-world production environment.
• Process optimization techniques and tools such as 5S, Kaizen and value stream mapping
• Networking opportunities through exposure to cross-functional team members and leaders within our organization.
• 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 Industrial Engineering or related STEM field and actively enrolled through the duration of the co‑op.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Minitab, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

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.

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.

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.

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 unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and…