Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Cooling Hole Production

Date Posted:

2026-06-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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 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. 

The Manufacturing Engineering organization within the Asheville site is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support process development and continuous improvement efforts within the Cooling Hole Production area. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes, tools, and technologies.

What You Will Do :

• Support engineers in daily technical activities within the assigned manufacturing area
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing manufacturing data
• Help develop or update work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Participate in problem-solving activities and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Learn the fundamentals of CNC manufacturing and nonconventional machining processes
• Assist with layout updates, time studies, and process observations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, tooling, and maintenance

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Strong interest in manufacturing, aerospace, or mechanical systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program/contract requirements

Qualifications We Value:

• Coursework or project experience in manufacturing, machining, or materials
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, Python, or similar
• Exposure to CAD/CAM tools such as NX or other modeling software
• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
• Interest in generative AI tools for productivity

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.