Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 101 Waco St WACO

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

Joining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace an 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 Landing Systems Business Unit headquartered in Troy Ohio designs tests and manufactures a wide range of fully integrated landing systems. Our innovative solutions include lighter-weight high-strength materials; more electric technologies; DURACARB carbon friction material; EDL extended life configurations; and innovative aircraft gear wheel and brake design.

What You Will Do

• Assure manufacturing process equipment tooling fixture design routings programming and standard work in support of production requirements for chemical/special processing (Anodizing Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection Etch Shot Peening and Wastewater Treatment) and paint operations.
• Develop optimize and sustain manufacturing processes using lean principles standard work flow optimization waste elimination and visual management.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (A3 RCA PDCA VSM Kaizen) to improve safety quality delivery and productivity.
• Identify and implement cost savings related to labor utilization scrap reduction process efficiency and capital deployment.
• Manage and lead projects using a gated project management structure including scope definition timeline development cross-functional alignment risk mitigation and gate reviews.
• Lead capital projects including equipment justification vendor management installation commissioning (FAT/SAT) and process validation.
• Conduct Industrial Engineering analyses such as time studies line balancing work sampling ergonomic evaluations and capacity modeling.
• Support compliance activities including AS9100 NADCAP and internal audit readiness; ensure processes maintain certification-related requirements.
• Serve as technical liaison between Value Streams Quality Assurance EH&S Design Engineering and Maintenance to ensure aligned and robust manufacturing support.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams; investigate issues lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation including PFMEAs control plans work instructions tool specifications and production layouts.
• Own the training rollout for all process and equipment changes ensuring operators and support teams are properly trained documented and aligned prior to implementation.
• Support off-shift or weekend activities on an as-needed basis to ensure successful project execution training deployment and resolution of critical production issues.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools (A3 VSM Kaizen Standard Work 5S root-cause analysis).
• Experience implementing new equipment automation tooling or technologies into a production environment.
• Ability to analyze data interpret KPIs and develop data-driven recommendations for process improvement.
• Ability to support off-shift or weekend work on an as needed basis for projects equipment launch training or major troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations for project updates technical reviews and justifications of process or capital improvements to site leadership.
• U.S. citizenship required due to access to controlled information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing engineering experience in high-mix production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership executing Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives (Kaizen leadership value stream mapping facilitation standard work development).
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing layouts flow and ergonomics using Industrial Engineering tools (time studies line balancing material flow analysis).
• Strong analytical skills using data to drive decisions including statistical methods process capability studies and operational metrics (OEE throughput scrap).
• Experience with PFMEA development control plans PPAP/FAI documentation or aerospace process validation requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD tools or digital layout tools for equipment placement and fixture design.
• Experience implementing automation errorproofing (poka-yoke) or process control systems within manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience supporting offshift or weekend work during launches training events or major troubleshooting activities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills especially in crossfunctional environments (Quality Operations Supply Chain EH&S Maintenance).
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development tooling requirements trial builds operator training and production launch.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance home and auto insurance additional life and accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
• Birth adoption parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Operations Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain and Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins this dynamic environment you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions all while improving the productivity quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 thats redefining aerospace every day!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 68900 USD - 131100 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 candidates 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 companys 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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