Manufacturing Engineer I (2nd Shift)

Manufacturing Engineer I

Ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Join our team at Collins Aerospace onsite in Fairfield, CA, as a Manufacturing Engineer I. In this pivotal role, you'll be contributing to the fabrication of egress parts and assemblies for our customers.

The role will work 2nd Shift. You will work a 4/10 shift, Monday to Thursday, from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.

This position allows you to apply your knowledge and experience in tooling manufacturing methods and techniques, root-cause corrective actions, and quality investigations, and to resolve interpretation concerns while providing direct support to operations personnel.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• You will work onsite in Fairfield, CA, sitting on the production floor.
• You will be in charge of a whole building, consisting of several fabrication cells and processes.
• Plan manufacturing operations, develop and maintain associated manufacturing documents, standard work, and work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis and problem-solving to improve production-related issues. Responsible for implementing corrective action or countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Seek new solutions to improve producibility and process capability, using and driving lean techniques to improve cost and quality metrics
• Help drive smart factory solutions and other engineering techniques to strengthen process capability.
• Interface and work with Production Operators, Design, Quality & other Manufacturing Engineers to solve problems, improve manufacturability of products and ensure products are manufactured in compliance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
• CAD experience/knowledge (Computer Aided Design) e.g. Solidworks

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience directly supporting a manufacturing line BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degrees are desired as they are the only degrees that provide a pathway to a potential future MRB Engineer role.
• Prior experience or exposure to the metal fabrication processes (fusion welding, heat treat, vacuum brazing, 5-axis machining, especially with titanium and Inconel materials or aluminum honeycomb).
• Experience with MRP system for BOM and production planning management, SAP preferred.
• Experience in application of Lean, through Continuous Improvement events.
• Experience with data analysis tools to be used in capability studies and problem solving and the ability to understand 3D model-based definition and knowledge of GD&T.

What We Offer

• 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, 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!

May be eligible for relocation.