Quality Engineer Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL34: Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

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.  

Join us in a role where you will be directly responsible for ensuring the highest standards of manufacturing quality. As a Quality Co-Op, you’ll play a vital part in preventing defects before they occur, analyzing data to improve performance, and supporting both internal and supply chain quality initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in quality engineering while making a tangible impact on our production processes. If you’re eager to dive into hands-on experience in quality management, this co-op is your gateway to a rewarding career in aerospace.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run June-December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

What You Will Do:

• Learn about the application, development, modification, and maintenance of quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for materials processed into partially finished or finished products.

• Collaborate with product design and specification teams to devise testing plans, methods, and equipment that ensure product reliability.

• Identify and manage risk in product development by utilizing and driving UPPAP core elements (e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans).

• Participate in the development and implementation of proactive quality initiative strategies.

• Gain knowledge in performing Escape management procedures, conducting root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions for design problems. Ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management, including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

What You Will Learn:

• Hands-on experience in managing manufacturing quality performance, including proactive defect reduction and risk mitigation.

• Skills in data analysis and internal quality control to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality management systems (QMS) through on-site audits and process evaluations.

• Insight into the development and enhancement of Quality Engineering standard work, as well as effective communication with customers.

• Exposure to supply chain quality support, ensuring that our standards extend throughout the entire production process.

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:

• Interest in manufacturing quality performance, with coursework or experience in quality control, data analysis, or risk management.

• Familiarity with UPPAP core elements, including PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans.

• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

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