Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Operations (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Operations Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and maintaining test equipment and electromechanical systems that support manufacturing. The role calls for a hands-on leader with a foundation in mechanical, electrical, and software systems who can drive quality, reliability, and equipment and product performance across multiple product lines within the Data Links IPT. The position supports Government Systems for military aircraft and ground vehicles within the Resilient Connectivity Products Portfolio.

The manager will develop a team of engineers and technicians, oversee technical projects and capital improvements, and work across operations, maintenance, and quality to resolve complex issues and improve equipment uptime. The role also supports smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, standardized engineering practices, and preventive and predictive maintenance. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with potential travel of up to 10–15%. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract; no security clearance is required.

Requirements

• A degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automation technologies, sensors, PLCs, and control systems.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, or experience in a similar technical industry.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, control systems design, and engineering documentation tools.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Experience with or understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process-improvement methodologies.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop the performance of test, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of test and electromechanical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot complex issues, improve equipment uptime, and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and standardize engineering processes, documentation, and best practices for equipment design, validation, and maintenance in compliance with industry standards.
• Support smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance productivity and data visibility.
• Manage capital projects involving test solutions, automation, and process upgrades.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to equipment uptime and project return on investment.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for test solutions.
• Ensure team alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
• Manage technical project execution, including scope, detailed tasks, schedules, and cost projections.
• Support permanent corrective action plans for internal and external customer issues involving quality, production, equipment, tooling, and material selection.
• Lead cost-reduction and capital-improvement efforts and make recommendations about acquiring and using new technological equipment and materials.
• Participate in daily management reviews to identify throughput constraints and align engineering efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
• 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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager