Aftermarket Supply Chain Management Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027) (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

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.

Are you looking to build hands-on experience in supply chain operations within the aerospace industry? As a Supply Chain Co-op supporting the Aftermarket division at Collins Aerospace, you will play a critical role in supporting our repair and overhaul business by managing supplier relationships, improving delivery performance, and ensuring continuity of supply for our customers. In this role, you will work closely with global suppliers, customer account teams, and internal operations partners to resolve delivery challenges, drive supplier accountability, and support aftermarket execution. This position offers the opportunity to develop strong supplier management skills while contributing directly to customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business results.

What You Will Do:

• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions in support of the aftermarket business, serving as a primary point of contact for delivery, performance, and issue resolution.

• Develop, track, and support supplier recovery plans when on-time delivery, quality, or responsiveness targets are not being met.

• Partner closely with Customer Account Managers, operations, and planning teams to address service-related issues and ensure timely support of customer commitments.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, lead time adherence, and responsiveness; analyze trends and identify risks to supply continuity.

• Ensure compliance with Aftermarket Product Support Agreements (PSAs), including contractual commitments, communication expectations, and service-level requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align supply chain priorities with operational and customer needs.

What You Will Learn:

• Practical experience managing supplier performance in a regulated aerospace aftermarket environment.

• Data analysis and reporting techniques used to drive supplier accountability and operational decisions.

• Effective communication strategies when working with internal stakeholders and global suppliers.

• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP), Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methods.

• How supplier management directly impacts customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and business outcomes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related major.

• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, re