Manufacturing Engineer II - Final Product Testing (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support Final Product Testing, including Multi‑Axis Rate Table operations, and Thermal/Vibration ESS processes. This role will provide hands‑on technical ownership of high‑reliability test operations, drive process improvements, and ensure robust product screening for performance and durability. The mission is to deliver high-reliability inertial products with uncompromising quality and on-time performance. The vision is to be the premier inertial manufacturing site—known for innovation, operational excellence, and a skilled, empowered workforce. This is an onsite role in Cheshire, CT.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- Experience with final product environmental testing
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Multi‑Axis Rate Tables, rotational test systems, or inertial measurement test platforms.
- Strong understanding of functional test equipment, electrical troubleshooting, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience with Thermal and Vibration ESS, environmental chambers, vibration tables, and test instrumentation.
- Ability to apply structured root‑cause and problem‑solving methodologies.
- Proficiency with engineering documentation systems, MS Office, and data analysis tools.
- Aerospace, Defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment experience.
- Familiarity with IMUs, gyros, actuators, motion control components, or inertial sensors.
- Understanding of HALT/HASS, qualification testing, and reliability engineering principles.
- Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
- Experience with automated test software (LabVIEW, Python test frameworks, instrumentation control).
Responsibilities
- Serve as subject‑matter expert for Final Product Testing, including functional test systems, acceptance test procedures, data acquisition, and configuration control.
- Own and support operations for Multi‑Axis Rate Tables (MART), including rate table setup, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
- Lead and maintain Thermal and Vibration ESS processes to ensure consistent screening, environmental compliance, and high product reliability.
- Respond to daily production needs by diagnosing test failures, performing structured root‑cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Develop and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flows.
- Analyze test and ESS data to identify trends, optimize test limits, and drive process capability improvements.
- Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure test coverage meets product and customer specifications.
- Support NPI efforts by developing test methods, validating equipment, and qualifying new or updated test processes.
- Participate in equipment upgrades, rate table maintenance planning, calibration scheduling, and ESS chamber reliability programs.
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to EH&S, AS9100, and customer‑driven requirements.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
