Principal, Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Wilson, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking a highly experienced manufacturing project engineer to join our dynamic team for producing complex fire suppression systems. This position is for a skilled senior level engineer with deep knowledge and technical expertise in manufacturing, assembly of metal components, pressure systems, electro-mechanical assemblies and material handling. This professional will lead projects for automating processes in addition to updating current production technology and should be familiar with processes such as machining, welding, brazing, etch or laser marking, chemical treatment, and metal coatings. This role must excel at critical thinking, project management, as well as leading cross-functional teams in close collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, operations, and quality team members to solve complex issues and implement projects while working under limited direction.

Requirements

Solid Works or other CAD proficiency
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Launch of new manufacturing line or line re-layout projects
New equipment installation experience
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated use of lean principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD or SolidWorks systems, Lab View
GD&T Drawing techniques
Working knowledge of electromechanical assemblies and robotics
Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100
Process automation
Pressure systems and vessels
Familiarity with SAP, Solumina

Responsibilities

Investigate, procure and launch new equipment with technological advances in support of manufacturing processes.
Design, develop, and implement for manufacturing the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, or specifications for production. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
Identify and execute projects for process and product improvements in alignment with key process indicators (KPI’s) such as yield, cost and scrap.
Lead and implement projects for continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as: 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction (SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
Review manufacturability of existing and future products for integrating into current production lines and or creating new production lines.
Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving with processes or equipment already in operation.
Follow compliance and lead change management for new manufacturing equipment or process that may include assembly, fabrication, painting, marking, machining and welding.
Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, such as writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements.
Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, concerns or productivity constraints.
Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
Assist PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
Lead or mentor entry-level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

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!