Pratt & Whitney
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2026)(Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Manufacturing And Continuous Improvement Engineering Role
This is a Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineering role within our brand-new building in Lenexa, Kansas for the Operations Business. We manufacture Life Saving Systems such as oxygen cylinders, chemical generators, passenger masks, crew masks and all related subassemblies (hoses, manifolds, regulators, overhead containers). Within our building, you will also interact with our MRO BU where they do service and repair coffee makers, ovens, refrigerators, and other galley insert units. We are a team conformed of a mix of experienced and young engineers that collaborate and help each other, combine our expertise and skills to problem solve and improve our processes. Joining this team means that you will connect with multiple departments and different levels of leadership while learning and applying engineering tools to create a better work environment. 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). What You Will Do:
Apply CORE and Lean Manufacturing concepts to our manufacturing process Promote and engage on Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizens) Support standardization of processes and visual management Use of tools such as Time Studies to improve production efficiency Create and update standard work instruction throughout the multiple functional areas. What You Will Learn:
CORE and Lean Manufacturing tools Line balancing tools Team collaboration and networking Tool design, use of CAD tools and 3D printing. Root Cause Analysis 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. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?
This is a Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineering role within our brand-new building in Lenexa, Kansas for the Operations Business. We manufacture Life Saving Systems such as oxygen cylinders, chemical generators, passenger masks, crew masks and all related subassemblies (hoses, manifolds, regulators, overhead containers). Within our building, you will also interact with our MRO BU where they do service and repair coffee makers, ovens, refrigerators, and other galley insert units. We are a team conformed of a mix of experienced and young engineers that collaborate and help each other, combine our expertise and skills to problem solve and improve our processes. Joining this team means that you will connect with multiple departments and different levels of leadership while learning and applying engineering tools to create a better work environment. 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). What You Will Do:
Apply CORE and Lean Manufacturing concepts to our manufacturing process Promote and engage on Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizens) Support standardization of processes and visual management Use of tools such as Time Studies to improve production efficiency Create and update standard work instruction throughout the multiple functional areas. What You Will Learn:
CORE and Lean Manufacturing tools Line balancing tools Team collaboration and networking Tool design, use of CAD tools and 3D printing. Root Cause Analysis 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. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?