Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•Wilson, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team for manufacturing complex fire suppression systems. This position is for a skilled engineer with knowledge and technical expertise in manufacturing and assembly of metal components, pressure systems, mechanical and electrical assemblies. This professional should be familiar with processes such as machining, welding, brazing, etch/laser marking, chemical treatment, and metal coatings. This candidate must excel at critical thinking and problem solving while applying their engineering skills to solve complex issues while working under limited direction. This role will work as a cross-functional team member in close collaboration with design engineers, operations, and quality team members.

Requirements

Solid Works or other CAD proficiency
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Reading and understanding engineering drawings or technical documents
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated use of lean principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD or SolidWorks systems, Lab View
GD&T Drawing techniques
Working knowledge of electro mechanical assemblies and pressure vessels
Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100
Process automation
Pressure systems and vessels
Familiarity with SAP, Solumina

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement for manufacturing the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes or specifications for production. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
Identify and execute process and product improvements, as well as review of manufacturability of existing and future product in alignment with key process indicators (KPI’s) such as yield, cost and scrap.
Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as: 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction(SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
Investigate new technological advances in support of manufacturing processes.
Develops/Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, painting, marking, machining and welding.
Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, such as writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors, contractors from installation through release to production.
Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
Manage programs for production equipment such as etch or marking machines.
Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
Serve as a key member for Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee relevant product/material non-conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap to include writing procedures for repair or rework.
Participate in PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
Provide guidance to technicians, and operation team members.

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
And more!