Project Engineer II (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead and support engineering projects that improve manufacturing processes, production efficiency, and operational performance in aerospace manufacturing. This individual contributor role applies engineering principles to manage projects from concept through implementation, perform failure analysis on electronic components, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions. The position supports manufacturing readiness, Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturing tooling development, and continuous improvement to enhance product quality, reliability, and productivity. The role is based onsite in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. The employee must reside in Puerto Rico when employment begins; relocation is not offered. The position supports second-shift operations, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., based on business needs. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
Typically, at least 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineering projects or manufacturing operations in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
Experience leading or coordinating engineering projects from planning through implementation, including schedules, technical deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
Experience performing failure analysis, troubleshooting electronic components, investigating product or manufacturing defects, and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, digital manufacturing, or smart manufacturing concepts, and familiarity with low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, welding, brazing, or other metal joining processes, as well as programming or industrial automation experience.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing operations, production efficiency, and process performance.
Perform failure analysis on electronic parts and components, identify failure modes and root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor, diagnose, and resolve unit failures during electronic component manufacturing, reducing defects and improving process reliability.
Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects from concept through implementation, delivering project milestones, schedules, and business objectives.
Coordinate project activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering, and transition engineering solutions into production.
Analyze manufacturing processes and implement continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost, including Industry 4.0, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Communicate project status, technical recommendations, risks, and implementation plans to operations and engineering leadership.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions to support manufacturing operations.
Design and develop manufacturing tooling using additive manufacturing, milling, or outsourced manufacturing processes.
Support improvements to manufacturing methods, equipment, and process documentation.
Support customer-return investigations by evaluating product failure modes, performing technical analysis, and recommending corrective actions.
Ensure engineering projects comply with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.