Senior Manufacturing Engineer

RTX•Fairfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Join our team at Collins Aerospace onsite in Fairfield, CA, as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll be contributing to the production of egress parts and assemblies for our customers. This position allows you to apply your knowledge and experience in tooling manufacturing methods and techniques, root-cause corrective actions, and quality investigations, and to resolve interpretation concerns while providing direct support to operations personnel. As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner. 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 prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing and/or production environment
Experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Experience in fast paced and/or highly regulated aerospace or space manufacturing environments.
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.
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.
Self-starter mindset with ability to work autonomously and lead complex manufacturing initiatives.
Knowledge of PFMEA, process validation, SPC, RCCA, control plans, and configuration control practices.
Familiarity with structured continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., CORE operating system or Six Sigma).
Project management experience, including conceptualizing projects and automating processes; experience building or repairing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work onsite in Fairfield, CA, directly supporting production operations and overseeing a production area with multiple fabrication cells and processes.
Develop, implement, validate and maintain manufacturing operations, standard work, work instructions, and technical documentation to ensure compliant and efficient production.
Lead manufacturing plans, tooling strategies, and production methodologies, including fixture/tool design and tool life management.
Design, develop, test, and implement assembly fixtures, tooling, and production support equipment.
Conduct variation, capability, and manufacturability analyses to ensure processes meet performance and quality requirements.
Conduct process validation activities to confirm product quality and readiness for production.
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.
Drive producibility, process capability, and product/process improvements using lean manufacturing principles, smart factory initiatives, and advanced engineering techniques.
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 Project Management Team (PMT) meetings 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.

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
And more!