Supplier Quality Internship (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-21
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE
, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Onsite
**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

This job requires a U.S. Person.

A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
**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.



Join our dynamic Supplier Quality organization as an Engineer Intern, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and performance of mechanical and electrical supplier commodities.

If you consider yourself a proactive problem solver, possess a strong quality focus, and thrive in cross-functional team environments, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

You will be at the forefront of improving supplier quality, preventing defects, and driving continuous improvement while developing your expertise in a challenging and rewarding role.

**What You Will Do:**

+ Improve supplier quality performance by analyzing performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and coordinating supplier development actions.
+ Respond to and verify supplied material defect claims to proactively reduce and prevent defects.
+ Prevent or minimize business impact from supplied material defects through risk mitigation strategies.
+ Submit and review supplier corrective action requests and engage suppliers for quality improvements.
+ Develop and enhance audit certification skills to perform Quality System audits and provide project management support to projects and processes.

**What You Will Learn:**

+ Develop expertise in analyzing and improving supplier quality performance and coordinating supplier development actions.
+ Gain experience in responding to material defects, verifying claims, and implementing proactive defect reduction strategies.
+ Enhance skills in cross-functional collaboration and performance improvement within a dynamic team environment.
+ Learn to execute risk mitigation strategies and submit effective corrective action requests.
+ Develop proficiency in audit certification processes and project management.

**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

**What We Prefer:**

+ Experience with manufactured products incorporating mechanical and electrical commodities.
+ Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
+ Proven experience in Supplier Management and Project Management.
+ Competence in conducting root cause analysis for simple to moderate nonconformities and implementing effective corrective actions.
+ Experience with continuous improvement tools including Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.
+ Background in conducting internal or external audits.

**Learn More and Apply Now!**

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 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.

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.

**_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._**

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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