NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

• Analyze and modify product designs in collaboration with Design Engineering to assure manufacturability within the RTX Lifecycle Program Management System gates.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing.
• Develop procedures for economical mass production in cooperation with pilot‑plant and production departments.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; service, troubleshoot, and solve production process problems with existing processes or equipment.
• Review field support requirements and recommend tools and test equipment.
• Determine maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze designs and provide feedback and suggested changes for component layouts.
• Consult on the quality of new designs relative to compatibility with intended manufacturing processes.
• Support and/or facilitate Manufacturing Transition & Build Plan (MT&BP), Design to Cost Plus (DTC+), and Producibility Tenets; assist activities involving variability reduction to mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.).
• Work autonomously with limited oversight from management while influencing others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience in GD&T, reading blueprints, and creating work instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑directed with strong planning and organizational skills, able to adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of practical application of APQP principles.
• Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive improvement utilizing Design for Manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Experience with engineering programs such as CAD, Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), and Solid Works.
• Familiarity with government and regulatory body requirements (FAA, FDA, DOE, DoD, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teldoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.

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.