Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

RTXCarlsbad, CA
$75,800 - $144,200Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer II for our Carlsbad, CA team within Mission Systems, which is focused on the development of precision optical assemblies and near-eye display systems. This team provides precision optical assemblies for airborne and space-based missions, including surveillance, observation, and navigation, as well as near-eye display systems for flight simulation and ground-based tactical situations. The Manufacturing Engineer II will be assigned to Optical and Electronics products and will be responsible for designing, documenting, and deploying product production lines from pilot through commercialization. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with electro-mechanical system assembly, fixture/tooling design, and will lead the design of scalable pilot lines to ensure manufacturing process capability for target outputs and high-quality products. This position will work primarily onsite at our Carlsbad, CA location.

Requirements

  • University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
  • Direct manufacturing engineering experience within a mechanical-electrical assembly/test environment with NPI focus

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics/Electrical/ Optical/ Robotics Engineering.
  • Experience in using SAP.
  • Familiarity with working in a Quality Management System environment such as AS9100 or ISO9001.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawing.
  • Understanding of analog and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead New Product and Process Development; full life cycle from prototype to rate production.
  • Champion continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop Manufacturing Work Instructions.
  • Perform process characterization studies such as DMAIC, FMEA, DOE, SPC, Kaizen, and 8D.
  • Troubleshoot electronic assemblies and/or related processes.
  • Oversee Optics and Optical Assembly manufacturing.
  • Work in a Quality Management System environment such as AS9100 or ISO9001.
  • Report builds results with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.
  • Travel up to 10%.

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
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