Senior Manufacturing Engineer; Onsite

Overview

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support Final Product Testing, including Multi‑Axis Rate Table operations, and Thermal/Vibration ESS processes. This role provides hands‑on technical ownership of high‑reliability test operations, drives process improvements, and ensures robust product screening for performance and durability.

• Serve as subject‑matter expert for Final Product Testing, including functional test systems, acceptance test procedures, data acquisition, and configuration control.
• Own and support operations for Multi‑Axis Rate Tables (MART), including rate table setup, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Lead and maintain Thermal and Vibration ESS processes to ensure consistent screening, environmental compliance, and high product reliability.
• Respond to daily production needs by diagnosing test failures, performing structured root‑cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flows.
• Analyze test and ESS data to identify trends, optimize test limits, and drive process capability improvements.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure test coverage meets product and customer specifications.
• Support NPI efforts by developing test methods, validating equipment, and qualifying new or updated test processes.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, rate table maintenance planning, calibration scheduling, and ESS chamber reliability programs.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to EH&S, AS9100, and customer‑driven requirements.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or test engineering.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Multi‑Axis Rate Tables, rotational test systems, or inertial measurement test platforms.
• Experience with Thermal and Vibration ESS, environmental chambers, vibration tables, and test instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of functional test equipment, electrical troubleshooting, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to apply structured root‑cause and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with engineering documentation systems, MS Office, and data analysis tools.
• Aerospace, Defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment experience.
• Familiarity with IMUs, gyros, actuators, motion control components, or inertial sensors.
• Understanding of HALT/HASS, qualification testing, and reliability engineering principles.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience with automated test software (LabVIEW, Python test frameworks, instrumentation control).

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Ability to support hands‑on testing in a high‑mix, high‑precision, fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ownership of results and processes.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function and responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs depending on role and bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance and company results. This role is a U.S.‑based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, applicable pay structure and benefits will apply.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with relevant laws.

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