Sr Materials & Process Engineer

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

None/Not Required

Not Required

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.

• Provide technical leadership for surface finishing (paint, coatings, sealants), chemical processing (cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, etc), and bonding processes, including surface preparation, masking, application, curing, and sealing; establish and maintain critical process parameters, controls, acceptance criteria, and monitoring methods.
• Support troubleshooting of issues involving adhesion, coating thickness, cure, contamination, surface preparation, bond strength, defects, appearance, and environmental conditions.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations and Design Engineering to investigate nonconformances, escapes, and process variation, performing root‑cause analysis and implementing correctives.
• Develop, optimize, qualify, and standardize processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, material utilization, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, process controls, and manufacturing best practices.
• Support qualification of new materials, suppliers, application methods, equipment, and processes.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for process‑related defects and nonconformances.
• Support new product introduction, process validation, PFMEA, control plans, and production readiness.
• Ensure processes comply with applicable customer, regulatory, environmental, safety, and industry requirements.

• Typically requires a degree in Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Direct experience with chemical processing operations, such as cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, anodizing, or related chemical surface treatments
• Direct experience with surfacing finishing processes such as paint, coatings, sealants, masking, surface preparation or curing.
• Direct experience with chemical processing, adhesive bonding, or sealant processes.
• Direct experience with material characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, CT scan, fatigue testing or corrosion analysis.

• Aerospace, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• AS9100, Nadcap, FAA, or other aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in production support environment.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, or other advanced process

• 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…