Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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.

What You Will Do

• Assure manufacturing process, equipment, tooling, fixture design, routings, programming, and standard work in support of production requirements for assembly operations.
• Develop, optimize and sustain assembly processes using lean principles – standard work, flow optimization, waste elimination and visual management.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (A3, RCA, PDCA, VSM, Kaizen) to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Identify and implement cost savings related to labor utilization, scrap reduction, process efficiency and capital deployment.
• Manage and lead projects using a gated project management structure – including scope definition, timeline development, cross‑functional alignment, risk mitigation and gate reviews.
• Lead capital projects including equipment justification, vendor management, installation, commissioning (FAT/SAT) and process validation.
• Conduct Industrial Engineering analyses such as time studies, line balancing, work sampling, ergonomic evaluations, and capacity modeling.
• Support compliance activities including AS9100, NADCAP and internal audit readiness; ensure processes maintain certification‑related requirements.
• Serve as technical liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S, Design Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure aligned and robust manufacturing support.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production teams; investigate issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, tool specifications and production layouts.
• Own the training rollout for all process and equipment changes, ensuring operators and support teams are properly trained, documented, and aligned prior to implementation.
• Support off‑shift or weekend activities on an as‑needed basis to ensure successful project execution, training deployment and resolution of critical production issues.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. Person status required due to access to controlled information under this program/contract.
• 3 or more years of experience supporting manufacturing operations with strong emphasis on assembly processes, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools (A3, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S, root‑cause analysis).
• Proven experience leading gated project management activities (scoping, scheduling, risk management, cross‑functional gate reviews and capital project execution).
• 3 or more years of experience implementing new equipment, automation, tooling, or technologies into a production environment.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret KPIs and develop data‑driven recommendations for process improvement.
• Ability to support off‑shift or weekend work on an as‑needed basis for projects, equipment launch, training or major troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations for project updates, technical reviews, and justifications of process or capital improvements to site leadership.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly or high‑mix aerospace production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership executing Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives (Kaizen leadership, value stream mapping facilitation, standard work development).
• Experience managing complex, multi‑phase projects using a gated project management framework, including capital equipment justification and implementation.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing layouts, flow, and ergonomics using Industrial Engineering tools (time studies, line balancing, material flow analysis).
• Strong analytical skills using data to drive decisions, including statistical methods, process capability studies, and operational metrics (OEE, throughput, scrap).
• Experience with PFMEA development, control plans, PPAP/FAI documentation, or aerospace process validation requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD tools or digital layout tools for equipment placement and fixture design.
• Experience implementing automation, error‑proofing (poka‑yoke), or process control systems within assembly environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross‑functional environments (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, EH&S, Maintenance).
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling requirements, trial builds, operator training and production launch.

What We Offer

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.