Manufacturing Project Engineer; Onsite

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

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Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s 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.

We are searching for a Manufacturing Project Engineer to join our team. In this cross-functional role, you will support and lead manufacturing projects, process improvement, and operational initiatives across business segments. This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to help deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while building strong project management and manufacturing expertise.

• Lead end-to-end execution of manufacturing projects from concept through implementation and validation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across both business segments to align priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage capital equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Identify and implement process optimization opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and yield.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Prepare and present project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support vendor selection, contractor coordination, and equipment commissioning.
• Develop standard work, documentation, and training materials for implemented projects.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Working project management and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting manufacturing or capital projects in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Working experience with project management tools and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• 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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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!

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