Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Operations (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 requires hands-on leadership and a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and software systems. The manager is accountable for quality, reliability, and equipment and product performance across multiple product lines within the Data Links IPT. The role supports Government Systems for military aircraft and ground vehicles within the Resilient Connectivity Products Portfolio. It focuses on continuous improvement, future-state automation, and smart manufacturing, while partnering across operations, maintenance, and quality to deliver operational excellence. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with potential travel of up to 10–15%. Relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Typically, a STEM degree 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.
- Experience in aerospace and defense or 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 a team 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 initiatives and Industry 4.0 technologies 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 ROI.
- 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 addressing internal and external customer issues related to quality, production, equipment, tooling, and material selection.
- Lead cost-reduction and capital-improvement efforts and make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
- Participate in daily management reviews to identify throughput constraints and align engineering efforts accordingly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 coverage.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Fertility and family-planning benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Autism benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Wellness rewards program.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Child and elder care services.
- Second-opinion medical program.
- Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
- Potential eligibility for paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
