Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer (onsite)

RTX•Monroe, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collin's organization? If so, then this is the job for you! Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an 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. The Collins Aerospace Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team is seeking an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Project Engineer for its Monroe, NC, Additive Manufacturing facility. In this dynamic role, you will manage customer and internal projects from initial engagement through production delivery, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost commitments are met. You will translate customer requirements into actionable build plans and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a deep understanding of additive manufacturing technologies (specifically laser powder bed fusion – LPBF), design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), and technical project management. They thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
U.S. citizenship U is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
1+ years experience with laser powder bed fusion metal additive manufacturing, including DfAM, support structures, and machine functionality (laser optics, build environment, etc.).
1+ years experience with technical project management
1+ years experience with Siemens NX or SolidWorks and Materialise Magics or similar build processors and build file preparation software

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in science, engineering, or other related field
Prior experience working with internal and/or external customers
Familiarity with industry AM processing specifications (e.g., NASA-STD-6030/6033, AMS7032).
Hands-on experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals.
Experience with additive simulation software, topology optimization, and FEA analysis

Responsibilities

Lead new product introduction (NPI) and customer project management from concept through delivery.
Translate customer requirements into production-ready proposals, configurations, build plans, and documentation.
Monitor projects to ensure on-time delivery, compliance with quality & process requirements, and alignment with budget goals.
Serve as the primary customer point of contact for technical and program communications.
Provide customers with proposals, statements of work (SOW), configuration packages, and technical updates to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
Provide design-for-AM feedback, coordinate quotes and proposals, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Assess AM part candidates for material and equipment selection, manufacturability, and design optimization.
Generate optimized designs, layouts, and build files to produce high-quality parts efficiently and consistently.
Develop plans for long-term projects that include ramp ups, equipment purchases, and staffing increases.
Communicate with outside vendors to acquire quotes for planning purposes.
Support customer qualification (PQ) builds and readiness activities, including PPAP documentation and submissions.
Oversee project configuration control, risk management, and change documentation to ensure traceable and controlled execution aligned with Monroe’s manufacturing system.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to align customer requirements with production execution and configure processes within the MES/ERP framework
Collaborate with Materials Scientists and Quality Engineers to validate inspections and material test data to support PPAP submissions.
Integrate CORE continuous improvement tools to enhance project launch and quoting efficiency, configuration management, and process capability.
Strengthen cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless execution from customer input to shop floor production.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% of the time

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes: • 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!