We are looking for Spring - Summer Co-Op student to join our Fort Worth team! In this role, you will participate in LEAN Manufacturing Events as appropriate for functional area of responsibility which includes contributing to Visual Management & Control, Layout, Flow & Linkage and Standard Work relating to Franchise Approach. They will also gain experience in leading the coordination of production and engineering support to assure that the necessary support elements are available to optimize production efforts. This involves, but is not limited to, maintenance activities; day-to-day troubleshooting of process, product, and equipment problems; and capital equipment.

What You Will Do:

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

• Plan, design and implement production processes and layouts across the various Wheel and Brake MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service centers global network
• Manage medium to large scale projects from initial concept to full implementation across multiple facilities
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization
• Determine parts and tooling needed in order to achieve production goals according to product specification

What You Will Learn:

• Application of state-of-the-art technology, methods, equipment, waste disposal processes, and utilities to preserve and extend the life of the plant and its related infrastructure
• How to Support Process Improvement teams and Process Improvement philosophy
• Effective collaboration with peers in operations, engineering, service center staff or independently to develop and implement improved processes to increase efficiency, reduce turn times and enhance health and safety of the workplace
• Gain experience in drafting and executing CAPEX spending plan and tracking tool for and maintain green rating for all metrics related to CAPEX

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

• This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and will run January - July/August; it is only eligible for current students with a graduation date past August 2025.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with CAD or model-based software
• Experience with data analytics and data visualization

Collins Aerospace, a RTX 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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is 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.

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.