Project Technician III (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Technician III to support the development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment. As a Project Technician III, you will analyze product specifications, troubleshoot and production issues, implement mistake-proofing solutions, and improve methods to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance with customer requirements. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical issues, support production validations, and improve manufacturing performance. This is an individual contributor position. Your mission: to improve process reliability, identify product failures early, support effective root cause resolution, and ensure consistent, high-quality manufacturing outcomes. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing! This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other two-year post-high-school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as it is needed for full access to information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, or automated production systems.
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and process characterization techniques.
Experience performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting failures, and implementing corrective actions.
Familiarity with SAP, Solumina, Microsoft Office, or similar manufacturing and production systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate technical findings, and recommend practical process improvements.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, characterize, and optimize manufacturing test processes to meet product specifications, manufacturing requirements, and customer expectations.
Analyze product specifications, drawings, and requirements to identify appropriate methods and ensure product manufacturability.
Troubleshoot equipment, process failures, and production issues, working with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to identify and implement corrective actions.
Develop and implement mistake-proofing solutions to improve accuracy, prevent recurring defects, and strengthen process controls.
Support early detection and capture of product failures by analyzing results and identifying potential issues before they affect downstream production or customers.
Participate in first-article builds, engineering runs, process trials, and production validations to establish stable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Analyze production data to identify trends, investigate failures, and recommend improvements to product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
Perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions to resolve defects and prevent recurrence.
Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on equipment, manufacturing processes, troubleshooting methods, and applicable procedures.
Maintain accurate procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and revision-controlled records to support compliance, rework, and other activities.