Senior Materials and Process Engineer (Onsite
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer
Location
US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1
Date PostedCountryUnited States of America
LocationUS-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1
Position Role TypeOnsite
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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 new 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.
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer who will provide support in composites, structural adhesives, and other organic materials used in nacelle applications. In this role, you will create and maintain materials and process specifications, deliver timely technical support to program design teams, and resolve complex questions from Operations and suppliers. You will also support the engineering materials catalog, lead special process supplier qualifications, and contribute to cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
WhatYou Will Do
- Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring creativity, sound judgment, and alignment with program objectives.
- Create, maintain, and approve materials and process specifications for composites, prepregs, and structural adhesives.
- Lead special-process supplier qualifications and audits.
- Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective/preventive actions for process failures or quality issues.
- Serve as a technical contact for external customers and suppliers; deliver technical presentations.
- Develop qualifications, certification, and acceptance material property values.
- Lead small technical teams and mentor early-career engineers.
- Drive CORE MFA, and SPQDC initiatives.
- Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
- Experience with composites, prepregs, structural adhesives, and aerospace organic/metallic materials.
- Experience with technical writing (specifications, test plans, and reports).
- Experience with MS Word and Excel.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience (nacelle products preferred).
- Experience with SAP and Teamcenter.
- Continuous improvement background (CORE, Lean, Six Sigma).
- Effective communication of complex technical concepts to internal and external customers.
Benefits:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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…
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