Manufacturing Engineering I –2nd shift (Onsite)

RTX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. ISR & Space Systems is a business unit within Collins and our products reside in deep space, low earth orbit, undersea and on the ground. We are also a major supplier to international space programs. The ISR & Space Systems business has contributed to significant advances in ground, air, space and imaging technology for over 85 years. Within ISR & Space Systems we design and manufacture Environmental Control and Life Support Systems on the International Space Station, including the space suit, and undersea in submarines. Collins Space & Defense Rockford is seeking a manufacturing engineer with electro-mechanical background and experience in auxiliary power and/or mechanical actuation products. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight, have excellent attention to detail and the creativity to provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing issues. Key responsibilities include development of specific methods and instructions for manufacture and/or assembly of products; Determination of manufacturing feasibility to: Identify potential fabrication problems; Draw attention to special fabrication requirements and ensure the new technologies are considered in the design phase where feasible and proven. The Manufacturing Engineer I-2nd shift, as a member of the Integrated Product Team ensures the proposed design is within the allowable cost. This position will be working on 2nd shift Monday- Friday approximately 3pm- 11pm. Training will be conducted on 1st shift Monday- Friday approximately 7a-3p, until business needs determine.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Pro E or AutoCad Experience or equivalent software design package
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of the SAP or similar Enterprise Requirements Planning system
Experience in CORE Toolset and/or Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing engineering degree
Experience in manufacturing

Responsibilities

Support new program proposals by estimating Manufacturing Engineering tasks, tooling costs and support development of manufacturing plans
Establish touch labor cost targets on shop/lab activities as requested
Define tool and gage requirements
Provide the necessary input and support to the tool design group
Ensure adequate tools and gages are available when needed in the process
Provide support to all activities during the fabrication of the initial unit (first article) of each specific design to resolve processing problems
Review and implement engineering changes to determine feasibility, producibility and delta labor impact
Determine, implement and lead process improvement opportunities, business unit initiatives and corrective actions
Lead efforts to understand non-conformances and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
Lead 3P events, Value Stream Mapping events, and the implementation of Process Certification

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