Co-op: 2025 - Columbus Engine Center Engineer Rotational Program (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Summary:
Columbus Engine Center is the largest Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) shop for the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan (GTF). The GTF engine family is the quietest, most efficient, most environmental in its class, delivering the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for single-aisle aircraft. Columbus Engine Center also houses the Military Engine Center of Excellence which performs MRO activities on a number of military engine models. With 550,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and an expansion underway, Columbus Engine Center is looking for dedicated individuals to help support and grow our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity for you!
What You Will Do
CO-OP positions are available in a number of engineering disciplines. Based on company need and candidate interest, department assignments and duties could include:
Industrial Engineering:
- Process Analysis and Improvement
- Supporting lean projects from inception through implementation
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify a path to increase engine output rates
Production/Process Engineering:
- Prioritize production issues with internal suppliers to align with gated deliveries
- Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology
- Identifies and manages risk utilizing lean tools to propose risk management solutions
Environmental, Health, & Safety:
- Conduct review of process user safety assessments for ergonomic improvements
- Assist the EH&S team with routine and non-routine risk assessments
- Participate and lead process improvements centered around safety and ergonomics
Quality Engineering:
- Drive standardization of Quality Management System and ensure quality systems and processes are established, maintained, and improved upon
- Participate and lead root cause analysis investigations
- Provide analysis and develop recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities
Supply Chain:
- Assist in local delivery assurance and supplier development, monitoring and escalation of systemic issues
- Participate and lead projects centered around supply chain management and improvement
- Assist in identifying capacity need and procurement of capital equipment
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Enrolled in a degree program at Auburn University studying an Engineering Discipline, Operations Management, Logistics/Supply Chain, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Learn More & Apply Now!
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.