Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Fairfield, CA! You will develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. You will apply your skills to implement improvements that reduce cycle time and cost and improve productivity, while maintaining a high level of safety in the manufacturing environment and quality within the product. You will work onsite in Fairfield, CA, directly supporting production operations and overseeing a production area with multiple fabrication cells and processes. NOTE: The role involves hands-on floor support, not purely design or validation.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Knowledge of mechanics and application of mechanical movements.
Experience in interpreting and working with engineering blueprints, specifications, and advanced measuring equipment for tool validation and inspection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly regulated aerospace or space manufacturing environments (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, NASA, or equivalent)
Experience with aerospace quality systems and compliance environments (AS9100, AS9110, AS9120)
Experience supporting machine operations, including fixture/tool design, tool life management, routing/work instructions, and CNC programming familiarity
Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, radiographic/X-ray, N-ray) and interpretation of results
Leading and providing guidance to junior engineers on the manufacturing engineering team.
Experience planning, executing, or supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)
Strong GD&T interpretation and tolerance analysis capability
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective technical communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and maintain manufacturing operations, standard work, work instructions, and technical documentation to ensure compliant and efficient production.
Lead manufacturing plan, tooling strategies, and production methodologies, including fixture/tool design and tool life management.
Design tools, mechanisms, and special machine tools using CAD. Create designs and drawings to be sent out for build.
Work independently to solve problems and create new designs, generally with little guidance.
Design, test, and implement assembly fixtures, Tooling, and production support equipment.
Conduct variation, capability, and manufacturability analyses to ensure processes meet performance and quality requirements.
Apply knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods—including ultrasonic, radiographic/X-ray, and N-ray inspections—to ensure products meet engineering specifications.
Proposing the sequence of operations and installations and supports in specifying procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment and other processes, which may include disassembly/assembly and repairs, to ensure efficiency and optimize performance.
Investigate and resolve technical, operational, and quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Interface and work with Production Operators, Design, Quality, and other Manufacturing Engineers to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and ensure products are manufactured in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Participate in the Integrated Product Team and product reviews to align technical solutions across disciplines and ensure production readiness.
Partner with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, EH&S, and Value Streams to ensure safety, quality, compliance, improve performance, and meet program objectives.
All 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 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
Eligible for relocation.