Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

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

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.

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- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). This position will hybrid at the Santa Isabel site.

Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico during the CO-OP period. Relocation is not offered.

We make modern flights 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 keep our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering & technology team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?

• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.

• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

Learn More and Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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