Engineer Manufacturing II (Onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is the manufacturer of ACES Ejection Seats, a critical life-saving device for military fighter, bomber and trainer aircraft. When abandoning the aircraft is the only option, the ACES Ejection Seat will safely eject the aircrew from the stricken aircraft once initiated by the aircrew while minimizing any potential for further injury. Since fielding in the 1970s, Collins Aerospace ejection seats have saved over 800 pilots and aircrew. 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. 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 possibilities. 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. 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
1-2 yrs experience in manufacturing role ( quality, supplier, etc)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Excel VBA/Macro Creation
Experience with MX or other CAD software
Familiarity with Quality Systems such as AS9100
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Experience for Tool Design and Drawing Review

Responsibilities

Determine and plan the sequence of operations and documents manufacturing standard work and routing
Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
Assure processes, including equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work support our production lines and meet all applicable drawing requirements
Continuously improve quality and productivity using the CORE Operating System
Provide technical support for serving as liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S and Design Engineering and voice of Manufacturing/Manufacturability in Design Reviews
Audits manufacturability of existing products, and recommends modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints
Involved with Line Balancing (Time studies, Operator Load Cell, Process Flow and others) and Lean Manufacturing (VSM, Kaizen, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Material presentation, Visual Management) projects
Conducts analysis of manufacturing processes and equipment to diagnose failures
Leads root cause analysis for product quality concerns
Develop solutions to a variety of Industrial Engineering problems
Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety or ergonomic concerns
Research new processes, methods, and equipment and make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in assigned areas of the factory
Design, develop, and improve station loading/line balancing
Supporting manufacturing line daily with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes, etc.
Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
May support Original Equipment, Aftermarket Support items or (MRO) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of fielded product

Benefits

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!