Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Internship Opportunity In Aerospace And Defense

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Support manufacturing processes, including equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow.
• Conduct studies focused on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems.
• Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, and collaborate with design teams to incorporate changes to mitigate these risks.
• Manage moderately sized projects or processes.
• Independently resolve problems that are challenging and often complex.
• Develop tactical plans to address and manage day-to-day challenges.
• Travel to local Iowa regional sites as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain hands-on experience as an industrial engineer supporting the manufacturing processes for high-frequency communication radios and circuit board production.
• Learn to use engineering tools commonly applied in process areas, such as SAP, engineering drawings, change control boards, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, and PDM.
• Acquire experience with standard work tools and processes, while working toward executing CORE certification.
• Develop within the role, with opportunities for growth and expansion of knowledge to prepare for other roles.
• Build critical communication and collaboration skills essential for success in the role.
• Gain leadership skills that will support your professional development.
• Benefit from on-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Background in root cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software.
• A proven track record of driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.