Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cheshire, CT

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support Final Product Testing, including Multi‑Axis Rate Table operations, and Thermal/Vibration ESS processes. This role will provide hands‑on technical ownership of high‑reliability test operations, drive process improvements, and ensure robust product screening for performance and durability.

Requirements

University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or test engineering.
Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Multi‑Axis Rate Tables, rotational test systems, or inertial measurement test platforms.
Experience with Thermal and Vibration ESS, environmental chambers, vibration tables, and test instrumentation.
Strong understanding of functional test equipment, electrical troubleshooting, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
Ability to apply structured root‑cause and problem‑solving methodologies.
Proficiency with engineering documentation systems, MS Office, and data analysis tools.
Aerospace, Defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment experience.
Familiarity with IMUs, gyros, actuators, motion control components, or inertial sensors.
Understanding of HALT/HASS, qualification testing, and reliability engineering principles.
Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
Experience with automated test software (LabVIEW, Python test frameworks, instrumentation control).
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and quality teams.
Ability to support hands‑on testing in a high‑mix, high‑precision, fast‑paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with ownership of results and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as subject‑matter expert for Final Product Testing, including functional test systems, acceptance test procedures, data acquisition, and configuration control.
Own and support operations for Multi‑Axis Rate Tables (MART), including rate table setup, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
Lead and maintain Thermal and Vibration ESS processes to ensure consistent screening, environmental compliance, and high product reliability.
Respond to daily production needs by diagnosing test failures, performing structured root‑cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Develop and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flows.
Analyze test and ESS data to identify trends, optimize test limits, and drive process capability improvements.
Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure test coverage meets product and customer specifications.
Support NPI efforts by developing test methods, validating equipment, and qualifying new or updated test processes.
Participate in equipment upgrades, rate table maintenance planning, calibration scheduling, and ESS chamber reliability programs.
Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to EH&S, AS9100, and customer‑driven requirements.