Manufacturing Engineer - Operations

RTX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer that will support our Riverside, CA location, assisting with the fabrication of advanced composite structures used on commercial and military platforms. This entry-level, production-focused role provides hands-on experience supporting composite bonding and assembly operations, working with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams to learn, support, and improve processes that impact quality, efficiency, cost, and schedule in a shop floor environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Experience reading and interpreting material and process’ specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports, manuals, layups and work instructions.
Experience or understanding of Machine Operation and/or mechanical repairs.
Experience Utilizing MS Office/Excel software.

Nice To Haves

Experience using CATIA V5/V6 and 3DExperience Software Suite.
Experience using CATIA’s Composite Workbench or FiberSim NX.
Experience with composite Materials and (Non-Destructive Inspections) techniques and methods.
Experience with high-rate manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

Work 2nd shift hours (3pm – 11:30pm) Monday - Friday
Assist operators in the fabrication of composite structures including composite layup, laser projection systems, ply cutting and kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, equipment programing and other typical composite bond processes.
Own creation and maintenance of manufacturing process documents (routings, bill of materials, visual aids, standard work).
Ensure sequences in manufacturing processes and product builds are followed and comply with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality requirements.
Investigate root cause of process failures or quality issues and develops go-forward approach.
Use data analytics / statistical process control (SPC) for productivity, First Pass Yield (FPY) and business unit targets and improvement.
Engage in problem solving initiatives & challenges status quo (e.g. root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, FPY, customer escapes)
Interface with fellow manufacturing engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.
Assists senior manufacturing technical staff in cross-discipline technical initiatives involving design, quality, equipment, testing, Material Review Board (MRB) and Materials & Process engineers.
Participate and contribute on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control build plans.
Identifies opportunities on drawings and specifications to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing.
Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication.
Participate in process improvement and continuous improvement activities.
Implements results of lean manufacturing initiatives.
Implement process improvements by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics, automation and simulation.
Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from digital subject matter experts
Preform other duties as assigned

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!