NPI Manufacturing Engineer

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

Within the framework of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management System(RLPM) Gates A through D and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), the NPI Manufacturing Engineer, analyzes and modifies product designs in collaboration with Design Engineering to assure manufacturability. Develops design, selection, specification, and optimization of the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, and operations. Determines other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications. Includes the monitoring of established processes via data collection for statistical analysis purposes as well as the use of various continuous improvement enablers. May evaluate manufacturing capability and provide technical support at the supply base. The ability to effectively influence high performance teams, consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values, will be key to the success of this individual.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work in a team environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Self-directed; strong planning and organizational skills, able adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
Exposure to ERP systems, SAP preferred.
Experience with the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles and team leadership experience is desired
Understanding and Experience utilizing APQI Tools
Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Drives improvement utilizing lean principles and Design for Manufacturing tools and concepts.
Effective with Engineering programs, such as, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Additive Manufacturing. techniques (3D printing), and Solidworks.
Experienced with government and regulatory body requirements, such as, FAA, FDA, DOE, DoD, etc.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing.
Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments.
Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
Reviews field support requirements and recommends tools and test equipment.
Determines maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
Provides guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Analyzes designs and provides feedback and suggested changes for component layouts.
Consulted for the quality of new designs relative to compatibility to the intended manufacturing processes.
Supports and/or facilitates MT&BP (Manufacturing Transition & Build Plan), DTC+ (Design to Cost Plus), Producibility Tenets
Leads and/or supports activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.).
Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager.
Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures

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