Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

2026-09-28

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Background in root cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

None/Not Required

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding job?  Join our team as an Industrial Engineering COOP on the New Product Introduction Team in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you'll apply Industrial Engineering concepts and analysis tools to drive transformative changes in manufacturing operations. Your focus will be on improving product quality, reducing costs, and optimizing production flow, contributing directly to our team’s efficiency and competitiveness.

This role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about Industrial Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation.

• →Support manufacturing processes, including equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow.
• →Conduct studies on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory, and production record systems.
• →Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, and collaborate with design teams to incorporate changes to eliminate these risks.
• →Manage moderately sized projects or processes.
• →Independently resolve problems that are complex and challenging.
• →Develop tactical plans to address and manage day-to-day challenges.
• →Travel occasionally to local regional sites in Iowa.

• →Develop expertise as an industrial engineer supporting high-frequency communication radios and circuit board manufacturing processes.
• →Gain proficiency using engineering tools such as SAP, engineering drawings, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, PDM, and others for building and testing radios.
• →Acquire experience with standard work tools and processes, including executing CORE certification.
• →Explore opportunities for growth and professional development, expanding your knowledge for future roles.
• →Build communication and collaboration skills essential for success in this role.

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