Manufacturing Engineer II; Onsite

Collins Aerospace – Manufacturing Engineer II

Location:

Cheshire, CT. Position:
Onsite. Role type:
Onsite. U.S. citizens and U.S. persons eligible. U.S. citizenship required.

Mission:
Deliver high-reliability inertial products with uncompromising quality and on‑time performance.

• Support daily production and testing by troubleshooting issues and driving process stability.
• Develop and improve work instructions, routings, test procedures, and operator training materials.
• Lead RCCA investigations using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Use SAP for BOM control, routing updates, work order management, and traceability.
• Support customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions.
• Drive continuous‑improvement projects aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain configuration control and documentation discipline.
• Participate in New Product Introduction and ensure production readiness.
• Support tooling, fixtures, and test equipment readiness.
• Train and certify operators on critical manufacturing and testing processes.

• University degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience or advanced degree.
• ERP knowledge in a production environment.
• Root Cause Corrective Action experience (process mapping, fishbone, 5‑Why’s, MPR, RedX, Six Sigma, Fault Tree).
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong communication skills for working with operators, peers, and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Engineering experience in aerospace/defense or high‑precision regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with documentation and configuration control.
• Inertial manufacturing, environmental testing, or electromechanical assembly experience.
• SAP and SOLUMINA proficiency in a production environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap Lean/CI experience.
• Experience developing and delivering operator training.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional supplemental coverages.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits and fertility support.
• Wellness incentives and virtual medical services.

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.