Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•West Des Moines, IA

4d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our OEM aero/industrial nozzle manufacturing facility in West Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the production of high-performance aerospace components. This is an onsite role in West Des Moines, IA and may have some infrequent travel. This role is eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering (manufacturing, operations, aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or a related field).
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project is a plus.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
Hands-on experience in machining, assembly, fixture design, tooling design, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Familiarity with special processes such as vacuum brazing, heat treating, TIG/laser welding, and EDM.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and resolve non-conforming product issues as a Material Review Board (MRB) member.
Minimize the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) for assigned product lines.
Define and solve technical problems in manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments.
Implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives on assigned product lines.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to enhance manufacturability of products.
Develop efficient production workflows and determine optimal sequencing of operations.
Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and analyze cost factors.
Support facility layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment as needed.
Solve manufacturing challenges of varying complexity.
Design tools, fixtures, and gauges using SolidWorks to improve manufacturing processes and address safety concerns.
3D printing of fixtures.
Create detailed assembly work instructions using Microsoft Excel and Word (experience with SolidWorks Composer is a plus).
Program laser markers and develop operator instructions for laser marking processes.
Utilize RTX-Lifecycle-Program-Management (RLPM) for New Product Introduction projects (NPI) to develop build plans for new fuel nozzle designs.
Develop and maintain production routings and bill of materials.
Work with suppliers to resolve quality and technical issues.
Act as the technical liaison with customer engineering and quality teams when required.
Conduct compliance reviews to ensure conformance with customer specifications and requirements.

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