Program (Process) Engineer II

RTX•Pueblo, CO

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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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. We are seeking an experienced Program (Process) Engineer II. This position will be responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing-related processes for carbon-carbon brakes for aerospace applications, qualifying new technology and aircraft programs into production, and providing hands-on leadership in the identification of sources of process/product variation. The Program Engineer will also identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, typically aimed at improving product performance, reducing process variation and product cost. They will work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure production material meets all necessary quality standards while still maintaining on-time delivery goals. This position will work onsite at our Pueblo, CO Carbon facility. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Formal education in Chemical or Material Science Engineering
2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing engineering environment
Aerospace Manufacturing experience
Aircraft program and/or project management experience
Data mining experience
Experience in technical writing and management presentations

Responsibilities

Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems
Designs and plans layout of equipment to optimize the chemical and materials engineering processes
Performs laboratory studies of steps in the manufacturing of new products and tests proposed processes in small scale operations such as a pilot plant to ensure feasibility and viability
Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design
Monitors material performance and evaluates material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met
Designs, develops and tests metallic and non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs
Researches to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
Determines arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, nonmetallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs
Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost, and reducing process variation
Liaison interdepartmentally within Pueblo regarding production issues associated with their aircraft programs
Liaison between Troy, the other carbon sites, and Pueblo regarding support/information associated with their aircraft programs
Responsible for maintaining and/or writing of specs and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
Complete other duties as assigned

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 are 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!