Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

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 technology. As a Manufacturing Engineering Lead, providing direction, coordination, and technical expertise across manufacturing operations without direct people management. You will lead manufacturing engineering activities by partnering closely with production, factory personnel, and the Factory Automation team to ensure seamless transitions from development into production. Your influence will be felt through the processes, tooling, automation, and work instructions that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. In this position, you will drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives, use data-driven problem solving to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, and ensure manufacturing readiness across the product lifecycle. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing engineer who enjoys leading through influence, owning technical outcomes, and driving operational excellence in a collaborative production environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead task planning and execution
Experience in mentoring
SAP Experience
Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day mentorship and coordination for Manufacturing Engineering activities
Collaborate closely with the Factory Automation team to ensure production alignment and seamless transitions from development to manufacturing
Partner with production and factory personnel to develop, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing processes and tools
Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of job instruction sheets in accordance with current manufacturing requirements
Create, review, and maintain manufacturing routings within Solumina
Design, specify, and procure new or replacement tooling to support production and operational needs
Lead systematic continuous improvement efforts to reduce manufacturing costs and improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
Utilize manufacturing data to identify process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions, including mistake-proofing solutions
Identify, evaluate, and lead process improvement and automation projects across manufacturing operations
Drive and ensure achievement of manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) for all activities supporting product development and production readiness

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
And more!