Materials & Process Technology Engineer

RTX • Opa-locka, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace and marine defense technology. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Materials & Process Technologies (M&PT) Engineer supporting Landing Gear operations in Opa-Locka site - Miami - FL, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and performance of special processes and materials used across manufacturing, overhaul, and repair environments. Relocation assistance will be provided

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with laboratory testing related to chemical and surface engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proactive problem solving and self-directed working style.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface at all organizational levels.
• Experience with aerospace special processes (chemical processing, coatings, surface treatments).
• Background in landing gear manufacturing or MRO operations.
• Experience with Nadcap audits (Chemical Processing, NDT, Shot Peen, Coatings).
• RRCA, CORE, or similar root-cause and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in failure analysis and metallurgical evaluation of aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of brush plating, cadmium plating, passivation, and other surface treatments.
• Experience preparing or approving special process specifications and technique sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Process & Manufacturing Operations: Perform laboratory and process-control testing to support chemical processing, surface engineering, and special processes. Conduct tests such as corrosion resistance, water break, paint adhesion, bend adhesion, hydrogen embrittlement, heat resistance, microhardness, and porosity on coatings and finishes including Chemical Conversion Coating, Passivation, Cadmium, Sulfamate Nickel, and Chrome Plating. Troubleshoot process issues and drive corrective actions within Landing Gear component production and overhaul operations. Review and approve new materials, chemicals, technique sheets, and work instructions for special processes. Support qualification of new manufacturing and repair processes to internal, customer, and proprietary specifications. Prepare, review, and approve engineering procedures, special process specifications, and materials documentation. Serve as owner and custodian for brush plating and other M&PT-related work instructions.
• Technical Problem Solving & Failure Analysis: Participate in multi‑disciplinary RRCA teams to resolve recurring or complex technical issues.
• Audit, Compliance & Training: Act as site focal for Nadcap special process audits; ensure processes comply with applicable regulatory and customer requirements. Conduct training and serve as certified trainer for Shot Peen, including annual operator recertification.

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 Program, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level