Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer & Fall 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HND01: Interiors (Cargo) - Jamestown 2604 Highway 20 North, Jamestown, ND, 58401 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. 

Join us for a summer (May or June start) and fall (early to mid December end) co-op. You would need to take the fall semester off. In this role you will work with a team of experienced manufacturing engineers developing cost effective solutions to manufacture cargo handling systems for commercial and military aircraft.  You will be exposed to routine manufacturing issues that will utilize your skills in troubleshooting problems and gain experience in methods utilized in industry to efficiently produce products.  You will be assigned projects that utilize your creativity to implement solutions to various problems encountered in manufacturing. This role is onsite, in Jamestown, ND. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will develop manufacturing planning for cargo system details and assemblies. Core competencies at Jamestown include machining, sheet metal fabrication, processing, painting and assembly (both Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical).
• You will work on the development of Illustrated Standard Work Combination Sheets (ISWCS) for cargo system assemblies.
• You will participate in Continuous Improvement events to improve flow and linkage, increase point of use, develop standard work, reduce cycle time, and improve EHS and 5S.
• You will work on special projects and tasks as required by the department Manufacturing Engineers.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn how to apply your engineering skills to solve manufacturing problems
• You will learn how to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced engineering team
• You will learn how to apply engineering specifications to the production of hardware.
• You will gain background in how product design can impact product manufacturing capability.

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. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prefer candidates in Junior year pursuing a degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace) or another related field.
• Background in utilizing MS Office, CAD, and some programming experience.
• Some programming background preferred – Python.

Learn More and Apply Now!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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.

* 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 producti