Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

RTX • Chula Vista, CA

4d • 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.
Advanced Structures: Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Requirements

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience using CATIA V5 for 3D modeling and manufacturing drawings in the aerospace industry.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with NC programming for complex aerospace components.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience applying continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies (Six Sigma Green Belt Certification).
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience in tool design and development for aerospace manufacturing applications.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan layout for assembly and materials handling.
• Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Plan sequence of operations and specification procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.
• Provide guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees