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

Date Posted:

2025-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A06: York - Aerospace 2800 Division Avenue, York, NE, 68467 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.  

The Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op will work both individually as well as on cross-functional teams to complete a variety of projects focused on improving safety and quality, reducing cost, and increasing on-time delivery (OTD) in a high precision manufacturing facility. This may include implementing lean operations such as setting up product flow, KANBAN, and FIFO, CAD modeling, automation research and implementation, performing time observations, and data collection and analysis.

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:

• Assists with preparing quality related items and documentation to ensure that established quality standards are met. 

• Collaborate in compiling information on cell performance and productivity so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.

• Research, review and test techniques for efficiency and planning

• Help identify operational issues by studying functional and performance systems

What You Will Learn:

• Gain knowledge of the sequencing of work such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.

• Leadership and Coordination: Developing strong leadership skills to coordinate across teams and ensure project efficiency is essential.

• Attention to Detail and Compliance: Understanding the importance of meticulous documentation and adherence to standards in engineering practices is critical for success.

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:

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience in CAD Modeling

• Experience in automation/robotics, 3D modeling of tooling and fixtures

Learn More and Apply Now! 

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 make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we t