Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Onsite)
RTX•San Marcos, TX
•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the 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, driving 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 position is onsite at the Greater Austin facility in San Marcos, Texas. Immigration sponsorship is available, and relocation assistance will be provided.
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 to support 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 separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
