Lean/Continuous Improvement Co-Op, (Spring/Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 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

You will learn how to prepare, execute, and sustain process improvement as well as develop your management skills. You will work with two experienced Continuous Improvement leaders who will teach you as much as you are willing and able to learn. Joining us shows that you prioritize improvement / excellence in the workplace and in yourself

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

What You Will Do:

• Support small to medium transformation initiatives that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions focused on continuous improvement.
• Compile and analyze key process indicators that focus on organization objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met.
• Support development of Lean training materials to ensure a successful continuous improvement program.
• Assist with internal lean trainings and facilitate Kaizen events.
• Participate in time observations, value stream mapping, manufacturing standard work, process certification, PFMEA, & Root Cause Problem Solving event facilitation and manages pre & post event execution. 

What You Will Learn:

• Strategic thinking and tactical execution.
• Problem-solving methodology (DAISE).
• Application of Lean principles and methods (VSM, Standardize Work, Process Mapping, etc). Kaizen methodology.
• Gain Knowledge of how the overall factory operates and communicates. 

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:

• Industrial Engineering Coursework Preferred
• Course on Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma training

Learn More and Apply Now!

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 development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team th