Engineering Manager, Ground Test; Onsite

Job Overview

Position:
Ground Test Engineering Manager

Location:

US-MI-LANSING-PLANT1, 5640 Enterprise Dr, PLANT1, Lansing, MI

Role Type:
Onsite

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract).

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

As the Ground Test Engineering Manager, you will direct a team of Design, Structural, and Manufacturing engineers through the complete product lifecycle of test equipment assemblies. Your responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of employee and contract engineers in design, development, production, and field issue resolution of complex aerospace engine ground‑testing equipment.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and evaluation of project assemblies, ensuring adherence to engineering principles, industry standards, and program requirements.
• Develop manufacturing processes and ensure manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
• Assist shop floor personnel as needed.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action investigations for nonconforming hardware.
• Support vendor management through reviews of quotes and modification requests.
• Participate in cost‑of‑poor‑quality initiatives, challenge existing processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with external design authorities, manage design changes, and resolve fleet‑wide quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering methodologies and use sound judgment to solve moderately complex tasks.
• Develop engineering project plans, establish work packages, milestones, and objectives to support program management.
• Communicate and present technical information to internal and external customers.
• Mentor and coach the engineering team.

• Advanced degree with 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of management experience leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing a team.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with mechanical design and composite manufacturing (e.g., machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar sectors.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in STEM field; manufacturing or industrial engineering background.
• Experience with advanced composite and bonded structures design and manufacturing (organic/polymer matrix composites, fiber reinforcement, adhesive technologies).
• Proficiency with fiber‑reinforced polymer composites such as fiberglass, aramid, carbon prepreg, and wet layup, especially epoxy resin systems.
• Familiarity with non‑destructive testing techniques (ultrasonic, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X‑ray).
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing & assembly, product development, make/buy analysis, manufacturing cost, and configuration management.
• Experience using MS Office Suite, SAP ERP, Solumina MES, and CAD software (Creo/Windchill, NX, Fiber
  
  SIM, Team Center).
• Leadership of cross‑functional teams and project management skills; PMP certification preferred.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, QCPC, RCCA).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills across all levels.

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and company incentive programs where applicable.

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 individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.