Manufacturing Engineer II (1st Shift)

RTX•Waco, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Our Landing Systems Business Unit headquartered in Troy, Ohio designs, tests and manufactures a wide range of fully integrated landing systems. Our innovative solutions include lighter-weight, high-strength materials; more electric technologies; DURACARB® carbon friction material; EDL® extended life configurations; and innovative aircraft gear, wheel and brake design. The position is working onsite at our Troy, OH facility. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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
1 or more years of experience in support of manufacturing operations with a focus on process improvements and problem solving.
1 or more years of project work implementing new equipment and technologies into a production environment.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Development and presentation of project plans and justification to site leadership.
Has experience implementing transformational change.
Experience with AS9100
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with a continuous improvement philosophy
Department/process layout & flow (Autocad)
SWIP Management
TAKT time management
Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Works autonomously, self-starter, clear communicator, organized, and accountable
Expert in several process areas and deployable to a variety of complete manufacturing problems and projects.
Proven ability to develop long term plans related to process transformation.

Responsibilities

Assure accuracy in processes, equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work in support of production requirements.
Continuously improve quality and productivity using the CORE Operating System for products and processes including compliance to these processes.
Identify and implement cost savings as related to direct and indirect labor savings, and expense account budgets.
Ability to lead activities related to compliance audits including AS9100, NADCAP, etc.
Provide technical support for serving as liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S and Design Engineering.
Project and Contractor Management
Work within a cross functional team supporting the Quality organization by managing and driving to closure of their activities and schedules
Ensure on-time delivery of Quality deliverables.
Work with the operations/production teams in the analysis and path forward for defective material
Monitor defect data and maintain feedback to establish/support closed loop actions

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
Relocation assistance is available
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
paid time off
holidays
annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs