Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Onsite)

RTX•San Marcos, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its Manufacturing Engineering organization in a high-mix, high-volume precision metal-mechanical manufacturing environment. The manager will establish and execute the site's Manufacturing Engineering strategy, advancing process capability, productivity, industrialization, capacity, manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement. Candidates from aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, energy, medical devices, and other advanced manufacturing industries are welcome. The role is onsite in the Greater Austin, Texas facility. Immigration sponsorship is available, and relocation assistance will be provided. The role leads manufacturing readiness for new products, engineering changes, transfers, and production rate increases. It partners across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and other sites to improve performance and resolve constraints while ensuring compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The manager also develops engineering talent and strengthens technical standards, documentation, and ERP/MES systems. The position typically requires a university degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least five years of experience. The stated salary range is $118,300–$224,900. The posting describes a competitive benefits package, with specific benefits dependent on the business unit and any applicable collective-bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
At least 8 years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience, including team leadership.
Experience in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
Experience with complex processes such as CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, or heat treatment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to influence cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and multiple sites.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Working knowledge of SAP, ERP/MES, manufacturing data systems, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, DOE, and root-cause analysis.
Demonstrated success driving accountability, organizational change, and measurable business results.
Proven ability to lead engineering teams and partner with Operations to improve capacity, productivity, quality, delivery, and cost.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
Track record of improving productivity, quality, delivery, and manufacturing cost.
Experience with automation, tooling, standardization, value-stream mapping, single-piece flow, and mixed-model manufacturing.
Experience with new product introduction, industrialization, process transfers, and production rate increases.
Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Aerospace manufacturing experience, including familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, or other applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering strategy supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and growth.
Align engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, technical data, and shop-floor execution.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and other sites to resolve constraints and improve results.
Optimize processes, labor, equipment, tooling, capacity, cycle time, and asset utilization.
Improve process capability, productivity, scrap, rework, cost, and delivery performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices, including standard work, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, and structured problem solving.
Lead manufacturing technology, automation, tooling, equipment, and capital investments.
Establish Manufacturing Engineering KPIs and strengthen technical standards, documentation, and ERP/MES systems.
Lead manufacturing readiness for new products, engineering changes, transfers, and production rate increases.
Develop engineering talent through coaching, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources
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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Potential paid time off and holidays