Senior Materials and Process Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Riverside, CA

8d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer who will provide support in composites, structural adhesives, and other organic materials used in nacelle applications. In this role, you will create and maintain materials and process specifications, deliver timely technical support to program design teams, and resolve complex questions from Operations and suppliers. You will also support the engineering materials catalog, lead special process supplier qualifications, and contribute to cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Experience with composites, prepregs, structural adhesives, and aerospace organic/metallic materials.
Experience with technical writing (specifications, test plans, and reports).
Experience with MS Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience (nacelle products preferred).
Experience with SAP and Teamcenter.
Continuous improvement background (CORE, Lean, Six Sigma).
Effective communication of complex technical concepts to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring creativity, sound judgment, and alignment with program objectives.
Create, maintain, and approve materials and process specifications for composites, prepregs, and structural adhesives.
Lead special-process supplier qualifications and audits.
Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective/preventive actions for process failures or quality issues.
Serve as a technical contact for external customers and suppliers; deliver technical presentations.
Develop qualifications, certification, and acceptance material property values.
Lead small technical teams and mentor early-career engineers.
Drive CORE MFA, and SPQDC initiatives.
Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs