Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer; Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer at our Cedar Rapids Mission Systems manufacturing location. The position will support manufacturing test and other manufacturing aspects. You will be tasked with evaluating and solving everyday manufacturing test problems related to design, process, and supplier issues. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, and may be eligible for relocation.

Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality. Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production. Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime. Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields improvement, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities.

Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements. Select and order capital test equipment using sound cost/payback analysis. Generate and track Appropriation Requests. Improve existing test fixtures, equipment, and critical spares needed to improve test performance and equipment uptime. Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production.

Support efforts to conduct Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance.

You will learn how to be a manufacturing electrical engineer supporting various high-frequency communication radios & circuit board manufacturing processes. Engineering tools used in the build & test of radios. (SAP, Engineering drawings, change control board, Solidworks, AutoCAD, eView, PDM, etc.). You will gain experience with standard work tools and processes. They will execute CORE certification. This role offers a lot of growth within the role and development opportunities to expand your knowledge for other roles.

You will gain communication and collaboration skills that are key within the role. You will also gain leadership skills. There are various on-the-job training as well as professional development opportunities.

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

We Prefer Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in electronics manufacturing industry with product testing focus. Basic statistics. Understands Parametric Process control and versed in implementation. Proficiency interpreting Six Sigma control methods. Deep knowledge of Lean electronics. Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

We Value Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with…