Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an early-career Manufacturing Engineer I to support New Product Introduction (NPI) in aerospace manufacturing. The role helps introduce, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for new products, supporting a smooth transition from product development to production. The engineer collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to validate processes, troubleshoot production challenges, analyze manufacturing data, and implement continuous improvements to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance. This is an individual-contributor position focused on developing technical expertise in NPI, electronics manufacturing processes, and aerospace production operations. The role is based onsite in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico when employment begins; relocation is not offered. The position supports second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering degree.
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English, both verbally and in writing.
U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program or contract.
Must reside in Puerto Rico at the time employment begins; relocation is not offered.
Must be available to work second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing.
Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting the development and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Familiarity with manufacturing quality processes, First Article Inspection (FAI), nonconforming material, and rework or repair activities.
Experience or familiarity with manufacturing execution systems such as Solumina and working in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Ability to adapt to changing manufacturing requirements, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Support SMT and soldering process engineers with thermal profiling, engineering unit control, storage, and related manufacturing activities.
Lead and participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) validations across manufacturing processes, ensuring processes are reviewed, validated, and approved.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to address production challenges, maintain communication, and escalate potential issues or risks.
Support and execute manufacturing documentation activities in Solumina, including process alterations, production order notes, and other required updates.
Identify process improvement opportunities, perform root-cause analysis (RRCA), and apply CORE tools to support daily operations and continuous improvement.
Partner with NPI Quality Engineering to identify manufacturing trends and implement corrective and preventive actions using rework, test yield, customer escape, and Quality Notification (QN) data.
Review and support rework and repair instructions for NPI units, including Manufacturing Engineering review of units processed through Nonconforming Material (NCM) workflows.
Execute Solumina alterations for Work in Process (WIP) units to keep manufacturing documentation and instructions accurate and current.
Conduct time studies and support continuous improvement and mistake-proofing activities to ensure processes meet established standard times.
Support the identification and implementation of alternate parts, manufacturing procedures, and rework instructions to meet production requirements and maintain manufacturing continuity.