Co-op: 2026 Columbus Engine Center Rotational Co-op (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Midland GA 8801 Macon Road , Midland, GA, 31820 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.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Columbus Engine Center is the largest Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) shop for the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan (GTF).  The GTF engine family is the quietest, most efficient, most environmental in its class, delivering the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for single-aisle aircraft.  Columbus Engine Center also houses the Military Engine Center of Excellence which performs MRO activities on a number of military engine models.  With 550,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and an expansion underway, Columbus Engine Center is looking for dedicated individuals to help support and grow our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity for you!

We have opportunities for Engineering CO-OPs to be based in Columbus, GA

What You Will Do:

CO-OP positions are available in a number of engineering disciplines.  Based on company need and candidate interest, department assignments and duties could include:

Industrial Engineering:

• Process Analysis and Improvement
• Supporting lean projects from inception through implementation
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify a path to increase engine output rates

Production/Process Engineering:

• Prioritize production issues with internal suppliers to align with gated deliveries
• Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology
• Identifies and manages risk utilizing lean tools to propose risk management solutions

Robotics/Technology Engineering:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of robotic systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics technologies into existing production lines, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility
• Conduct performance analysis and troubleshooting of robotic systems, providing recommendations for optimization and improvements

Environmental, Health, & Safety:

• Conduct review of process user safety assessments for ergonomic improvements
• Assist the EH&S team with routine and non-routine risk assessments 
• Participate and lead process improvements centered around safety and ergonomics

Quality Engineering:

• Drive standardization of Quality Management System and ensure quality systems and processes are established, maintained, and improved upon
• Participate and lead root cause analysis investigations
• Provide analysis and develop recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities

Supply Chain:

• Assist in local delivery assurance and supplier development, monitoring and