Supplier Quality Engineer Intern/Co-op

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.  

OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People’s lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts.  

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and will run January-August; it is only eligible for current students with a graduation date past August 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Support various Supplier Quality Engineering tasks across Civil Space while gaining practical experience in the field
• Work on process improvement projects related to Supplier Quality, addressing and solving real-world challenges
• Collaborate with different Supplier Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams to understand and contribute to their efforts
• Assist in addressing supplier-related issues and implementing improvements
• Participate in training sessions and events to enhance your knowledge and skills in Supplier Quality
• Engage in assignments that may extend through multiple terms, providing ongoing opportunities for growth and learning until your graduation

What You Will Learn:

Interns and co-ops at Collins Aerospace work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. We’re looking for students with an engineer’s curiosity, an explorer’s heart, and a perfectionist’s grit to help us build the future of aerospace.

This role will expose you to the quality and manufacturing processes used in the Aerospace Industry, specifically:

• Learn and support non-conforming material reviews and develop recommendations for corrective actions
• Support investigation into supplier-caused nonconforming material and identify improvement opportunities.
• Learn how to validate supplier-provided non-conforming products
• Utilize data from Collins Aerospace databases to present continuous improvement opportunities and reduce supplier-caused nonconformances
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing to work with suppliers on quality and operational improvements.
• Learn the fundamentals of supplier audits/assessments (QMS, Manufacturing Process Reviews, etc.).

While you benefit from on-the-job training and practical experience, you are expected to contribute fresh ideas and participate as a productive member of the department. Your growth as a professional and the difference you make will be on display every day.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM); preferably mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Real passion for learning and pursuing a career in aerospace
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in data analysis and statistical modelling
• Basic understanding of interpreting CAD drawings

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.

This position is onsite in Windsor Locks, CT and may be eligible for relocation.

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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