Manufacturing Operations Internship, Summer 2025 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Our Operations function supports the overall execution of manufacturing operations. Our teams develop and implement processes for productivity across plant operations, drive improved security within our plants and across our products, drive global standardization of our operations and its commercialization while working toward improvements for our customers.  

What You Will Do: 

• Continuous improvement on multiple product lines including: Lighting (Interior & Exterior), Oxygen, Refrigeration/Chillers Ovens, Beverage Making Products 
• Helping to create visual management across all lines. 
• 5’S (lean 6 sigma) 
• Floor stock/kan-ban ordering process. 

What You Will Learn: 

• You will be provided access to Collins Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking opportunities.
• How to develop, implement, and execute ideas that reduce waste in our processes
• Basic skills of time management, accountability, organization, and teamwork
• Opportunity to absorb knowledge from different departments like mechanical repair, quality, and materials

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Operations Research, Logistics, General Management, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution. 
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment experience in lean manufacturing / six sigma concepts (5S) 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                                                              

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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