Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift (onsite)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Collins Interconnect and Integration Solutions (CIIS) brings the expertise and breadth of products from our Woven Electronics and Wired Systems teams into one, industry-defining electrical design and fabrication center of excellence.

Combining the strengths of these teams allows us to offer the highest level of design expertise and fabrication solutions across every sector we serve. CIIS capabilities support electrical, mechanical equipment trays and mission racks, as well as the optimal wiring assembly needs for cockpits, cabins and munitions.

Even the most advanced systems depend on reliable wiring and cable assemblies. Collins' unmatched expertise offers nearly unlimited configurations, customized engineering solutions, space and weight savings, and paths to aircraft certification and supplemental @type certifications (STCs).

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving processes related to cable harness and integrated assemblies. The engineer will work within an Engineering team, collaborating with Quality and Operations. This team's responsibility is to ensure a safe manufacturing solution is delivered which meets and exceeds cost, quality, and schedule requirements. This will also include managing projects of various scopes.

This position is for 2nd shift working a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday, 2:00pm to 1:00am with a 1hr lunch (OT Saturday rotation coverage within team, some Fridays as business needs).

Training will be conducted for the first 3 months post hire on 1st shift of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

What You Will Do:

• Lead new programs/products through production and ensure product meets cost, delivery, and customer/internal specifications requirements including coordinating efforts with design and quality engineering
• Identify all tools, equipment and fixtures required to manufacture the product to the specifications
• Work with operations team to drive efficiency by innovating our assembly and manufacturing processes
• Improve both manufacturing and business processes by eliminating waste
• Ensure a safe working environment is set and maintained
• Develop, design, acquire, or create new equipment for improved productivity, efficiency, and safety
• Work with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic issues and other safety concerns
• Maintain excellent documentation of process changes and follow change management processes
• Analyze data, interact with operations, and collect information to achieve root cause problem solving
• Identify, assess feasibility, and manage change for continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize Lean principles to setup and improve work cells including: 5S Workplace Organization, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Factory Management, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction, and Standard Work.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work 2nd shift Monday through Thursday, 2:00pm to 1:00am (with a 1hr lunch)
• Ability to training for the first 3 months post hire on 1st shift of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing tools and process improvement
• Experience in writing work instructions
• Experience of Military and Aerospace procedures, specifications, and regulations
• Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Programming and software/hardware troubleshooting
• Fluent with desktop computers and ability to use Microsoft office with proficiency
• Ability to read and understand customer/internal documentation, blueprints, and electrical schematics
• Experience in new product introduction or product lifecycle processes
• Working knowledge of cable and harness assemblies
• Familiarity with the use of AutoCAD and SolidWorks systems
• Experience with document control programs such as PDM (Product Data Management)

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!?
• Maybe eligible for relocation

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! 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.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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.

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.