Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Job Details Date Posted: 2026-05-04 Country: United States of America Location: Wilson, NC – 4200 Airport Dr, BLDG 4200 Position: Manufacturing Engineer Role Type: Onsite Citizenship: U.S. citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required Security Clearance: None/Not Required Salary Range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD Overview Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team for manufacturing complex fire suppression systems. This position is for a skilled engineer with knowledge and technical expertise in manufacturing and assembly of metal components, pressure systems, mechanical and electrical assemblies. What You Will Do Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes or specifications for production; include new or revised processes. Identify and execute process and product improvements and review manufacturability of existing products aligned with key process indicators (KPI’s) such as yield, cost, and scrap. Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as 5S, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set‑Up Reduction (SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory. Investigate new and existing technological advances to support manufacturing processes. Develop and conduct tests and measurements throughout production stages to determine control over applicable variables; service, troubleshoot, and solve production process problems. Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, marking, machining and welding. Support actions involving new capital equipment projects, including writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors and contractors through release to production. Review and validate recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advise modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints. Manage programs for production equipment such as etch or marking machines. Work with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools. Serve as a key member for the Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee relevant product/material non‑conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap, including writing procedures for repair or rework. Lead the team in PFMEA expansion reviews and updates for products. Provide guidance to technicians and operation team members. What You Will Learn Exposure to every function of the production operations at all levels of the site organizational structure—from manufacturing operator to Site Leader—in support of every OEM in the aviation industry. Gain hands‑on experience with Six Sigma, Shainin RedX techniques and develop expertise in Lean Manufacturing while honing communication, project management, and inventory planning skills. Qualifications You Must Have SolidWorks or other CAD proficiency. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience as a member of a Material Review Board (MRB), preferably in aerospace. Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field. Reading and understanding engineering drawings or technical documents using GD&T practices. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated use of lean principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD or SolidWorks systems, LabVIEW. Application of GD&T drawing techniques for fixturing designs. Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical assemblies and pressure vessels. Experience with military/aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, and AS9100. Process automation troubleshooting experience. Familiarity with SAP. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption assistance. Autism Benefit. Employee Assistance Plan, 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr