Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op; Puerto Rico

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student engineer to join our team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced production environment where cutting‑edge aerospace and defense systems are built. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will work on real‑world projects that drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in our production processes.

Immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session that will run May/June to December (including the Fall semester; students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage). The position will be hybrid at the Santa Isabel site; candidates must reside in Puerto Rico during the co‑op period. Relocation is not offered.

• Support the optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Assist in troubleshooting production challenges by analyzing root causes and identifying corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze production data to support process validation, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including operations, quality, and design engineering, to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies and tools to monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with production standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards in all tasks.

• You will learn about our growing engineering & technology team in Puerto Rico; what we do, who we support, and how we work.
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow that we rely on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled working in our industry.

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Demonstrated experience leveraging strong communication, teaming, and results‑oriented skills.
• Prior experience communicating across teams and platforms to successfully collaborate on projects/goals.
• Experience leveraging excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver successful programs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.