Manufacturing Specialist Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

None/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.  

This position will be responsible for all portions of the Cedar Rapids Service Center’s CRG (Customer Return Goods) operations and processes. The position oversees and coordinates daily schedules, communications, shop floor management, BU workforce priorities, flow disruption, maintenance requests and overall OTD (On Time Delivery) performance.  This role will work closely with floor Supervisors on priorities, metrics and responsibilities.

What You Will Do:

• Track progress and identifies/resolves obstacles to minimize disruption to the CRG on time delivery schedule.

• Coordination of Service Center daily Material shortages

• Coordination of Factory and Service Center GS and DCMA On Time Deliveries

• Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Maintain and Update Service Center CRG Monthly Metrics

• Assist in financial analysis of transfer rates, direct expenses rates, and purchasing.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain knowledge in Analyzes data and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance.

• Learn how to Identifies and addresses product flow problems and recommends resolutions to ensure successful efficiencies are incorporated.

• Learn how to be involved in the  Continuous Improvement involvement for the Service Center NOT optional for all CP requisitions- please leverage

• Gain knowledge in Trend and Data Analysis for Customer Returned Goods (CRG’s)

• Gain knowledge on the oversight and coordination of Factory Customer Returned Goods (CRGs)

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:

• Project or knowledge in operations/productions settings

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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.

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