About the role#
This is a full-time Manufacturing Engineering Internship based in Troy, Ohio, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site at our Landing Systems facility, which designs and manufactures integrated landing systems for aircraft. This role requires U.S. Person status.
What you'll do#
- Support production requirements by managing equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work.
- Assist with plant processes, including assembly for aircraft brakes and wheels, machining, anodize, chemical etch, aluminum conversion coating, fluorescent penetrant inspection, waste water treatment, and shot peen.
- Use the CORE Operating System to improve quality and productivity while ensuring process compliance.
- Identify and implement cost savings for direct and indirect labor and expense budgets.
- Assist with project and contractor management.
- Support compliance audits, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related STEM field.
- Active enrollment status through the end of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience presenting production metrics or project updates to leadership or cross-functional teams using data visualization tools.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, Ohio
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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