Process Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-South Norwalk Blvd NORWALK

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

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

The Machine Shop/Process Engineering Intern is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes and providing hands-on leadership in the identification and resolution of process issues that impact the product. The Material/Process Engineering intern will also identify and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product performance or reducing cost and variation. They work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure the product meets all necessary quality standards while maintaining the sites cost and delivery goals. You will have a unique opportunity to work with a propriety process and composite utilized in everyday flight

What You Will Do:

• You will do data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations and justification or validation of changes
• You will write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations
• You will observe and troubleshoot process related issues and resolve in real time.
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement
• You will collaborate with and support other business functions as needed

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the manufacturing process for carbon/carbon composites
• You will learn the workings of Aerospace specifications
• You will learn advanced troubleshooting and problem solving through data analysis
• Collaboration with multiple functions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in 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 Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross-functional teams or leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project management experience
• Experience in technical writing and presentation delivery
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis (SQL/Excel/Minitab)
• Experience with manufacturing
• Prior RTX internship co-op or work experience.

Experience may be obtained through onthejob experience research coursework or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actionsbehaviorsand performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value:SafetyTrust Respect AccountabilityCollaborationand Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 42000 USD - 88000 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 candidates 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 companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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