Manufacturing Engineering -2nd shift; Onsite

Position: Manufacturing Engineering I -2nd shift (Onsite)
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. ISR & Space Systems is a business unit within Collins and our products reside in deep space, low earth orbit, undersea and on the ground. We are also a major supplier to international space programs. The ISR & Space Systems business has contributed to significant advances in ground, air, space and imaging technology for over 85 years.

Within ISR & Space Systems we design and manufacture Environmental Control and Life Support Systems on the International Space Station, including the space suit, and undersea in submarines.

Collins Space & Defense Rockford is seeking a manufacturing engineer with electro-mechanical background and experience in auxiliary power and/or mechanical actuation products.

The ideal candidate will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight, have excellent attention to detail and the creativity to provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing issues.

Key responsibilities include development of specific methods and instructions for manufacture and/or assembly of products;
Determination of manufacturing feasibility to:
Identify potential fabrication problems;
Draw attention to special fabrication requirements and ensure the new technologies are considered in the design phase where feasible and proven.

The Manufacturing Engineer I-2nd shift, as a member of the Integrated Product Team ensures the proposed design is within the allowable cost.

This position will be working on 2nd shift Monday
- Friday approximately 3pm- 11pm. Training will be conducted on 1st shift Monday
- Friday approximately 7a-3p, until business needs determine.

What You Will Do

• Support new program proposals by estimating Manufacturing Engineering tasks, tooling costs and support development of manufacturing plans
• Establish touch labor cost targets on shop/lab activities as requested
• Define tool and gage requirements
• Provide the necessary input and support to the tool design group
• Ensure adequate tools and gages are available when needed in the process
• Provide support to all activities during the fabrication of the initial unit (first article) of each specific design to resolve processing problems
• Review and implement engineering changes to determine feasibility, producibility and delta labor impact
• Determine, implement and lead process improvement opportunities, business unit initiatives and corrective actions
• Lead efforts to understand non-conformances and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
• Lead 3P events, Value Stream Mapping events, and the implementation of Process Certification

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Pro E or Auto Cad Experience or equivalent software design package
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of the SAP or similar Enterprise Requirements Planning system
• Experience in CORE Toolset and/or Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing engineering degree
• Experience in manufacturing

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, miss ionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our…