Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
rtxLouisville (KY)
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
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rtxLouisville (KY)
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Intern
About the role
Manufacturing Engineer Co-opAre 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.We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to join our team! The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will support the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business by driving process and digital improvements across the shop floor. This role offers hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles, data analytics, and engineering problem-solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate is an analytically minded, self-motivated engineering student who is eager to identify inefficiencies, develop data-driven solutions, and see their ideas implemented in a real-world aerospace environment.
What You Will Do:
- Applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste in shop floor processes
- Collects, analyzes, and visualizes production data to uncover trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities in throughput, turnaround time (TAT), and quality
- Develops and implements digital solutions, such as dashboards, automated reports, and workflow tools, that replace manual processes and improve real-time visibility
- Supports the design and optimization of workcell layouts, material flow, and standard work to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time
- Partners with Operations, Quality, and Production Control teams to define problems, develop solutions, and drive changes through to sustainment
- Creates and updates work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools to support consistent, repeatable operations
- Participates in and helps facilitate continuous improvement (CI) events, kaizens, and 5S initiatives
- Supports capacity planning, time studies, and line balancing analyses to inform staffing and equipment decisions
- Tracks project progress and KPIs, presenting findings and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership
- Ensures all process changes comply with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Promotes a strong safety culture and ensures the workplace is safe and free of significant hazards
- Performs other duties as assigned0–10% travel required
What You Will Learn:
- Applying Lean Six Sigma tools to solve real production challenges from analysis through hands-on implementation
- Building digital solutions and analytics that drive measurable efficiency and quality gains
- Working in a fast-paced Aerospace environment at a facility that supports the largest commercial airlines across the world
Qualifications You Must Have:
Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Experience in Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, VBA, or similar tools is highly preferred.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for layout or fixture design.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
Experience may be obtained through on?the?job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
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