Materials & Process Engineering Senior Manager; Onsite

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO Position Role Type:
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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 ew 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward‑thinking Materials & Process (M&P) Engineering Senior Manager to lead our technical team supporting Interiors products. This role is responsible for driving materials and process strategy, leading a team of engineers, and enabling the development, qualification, and industrialization of composite and metallic interior components.

• Lead and develop a global Materials & Process Engineering team, fostering technical growth, strong collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority for materials, processes, and specifications across interiors product lines, ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory and customer requirements.
• Oversee development, characterization, and qualification of composite materials, adhesive systems, metallic finishes, and other interior‑related materials.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to industrialize new materials and processes, improve manufacturability, and support rate production.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for material and process‑related nonconformities, ensuring long‑term robustness and performance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, research institutions, and industry partners to stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices.
• Champion process optimization, automation opportunities, and documentation improvements to increase efficiency and production readiness.
• Manage resources, project priorities, budgeting, and staffing to ensure team execution aligns with company goals.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, bonding, cure processes, finishing systems, and qualification/verification methods.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing technical talent, and building engineering capability.
• Demonstrated experience in industrialization, production support, and transitioning technology from development into manufacturing environments.
• Strong…