Burnsville MN Hiring Product Quality Engineering Intern

Product Quality Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and work alongside some of the leading minds in the industry? At RTX, internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation for tackling complex problems, building your skills and helping create a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

This position is a Production Quality Engineering Intern role in Burnsville, Minnesota. The intern will support production improvement engineering projects, new product introduction, product failure analysis, and corrective action efforts.

What You Will Learn

• Analytical Problem Solving: Build a basic understanding of problem-solving methods (such as 8D, root cause analysis, Fault Tree, and Apollo) and the statistical tools used to analyze problems.
• Supplier Quality: Build a basic understanding of managing and assuring supplier quality to reach best-in-class supplier quality, delivery, and service.
• New Product Development and Launch: Learn the key phases and requirements of an effective new product development and launch system (such as APQP and Stride), along with basic knowledge of tools like PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, and Machine Runoff.
• Quality Management Systems: Develop a basic understanding of the standards, implementation, and certification processes of Quality Management Systems such as AS/EN9100, ISO-9001, or other industry-specific standards or regulations. Gain a foundational understanding of customer-specific Quality System certification programs and support audit preparation and corrective action.
• Continuous Improvement: Use tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing, such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S (Workplace Organization), Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Set-up Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, and Mistake Proofing.
• Cost of Quality: Build a basic understanding of Cost of Quality, specifically Cost of Non-Conformance. Use Cost of Quality reports to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction.

What We Offer

RTX's values drive its actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. The company values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This role is onsite. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an RTX office location.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and company performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.