Spokane WA Hiring Material/Process Engineering Intern

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? RTX offers internships, co-ops and full-time careers that build skills while working on complex problems to create a safer, more connected world.

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with about 185,000 employees across three market-leading businesses. Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, develops advanced intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry.

Role Overview

The Material/Process Engineering Intern manages and monitors manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes, qualifies new technology or aircraft programs for production, and leads hands-on identification and resolution of process issues affecting the product. The intern also supports continuous improvement efforts to improve product performance or reduce cost and variation. This role works with staff from the production floor to senior leadership to meet quality standards while meeting site cost and delivery goals. You will have the chance to work with a proprietary process and composite used in everyday flight.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and troubleshoot problems with guidance from engineers on the team.
• Perform data mining and analysis to support root cause investigations and validate changes.
• Write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
• Write and maintain product and process specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process improvement.
• Coordinate across multiple carbon sites, the Troy headquarters and other departments on brake programs.

What You Will Learn

• The manufacturing process for carbon/carbon composites.
• Aerospace specifications.
• Discrepant Material Review and Material Review Board processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with data analysis (SQL, Excel, Minitab).
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience working with composite materials.

Benefits and Compensation

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Incentive compensation may also apply, though payments are not guaranteed. Relocation eligibility is available.

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