Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • Wilson, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team for producing complex fire detection systems. This position is for a skilled senior engineer with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise in manufacturing and assembly of metal components, mechanical and electrical assemblies. This professional will lead automating processes and updating production technology and should be familiar with processes such as machining, welding, brazing, etch/laser marking, chemical treatment, and metal coatings. This role must excel at critical thinking, serving as a cross-functional team member in close collaboration with design engineers, operations, and quality team members to solve complex issues and lead projects while working under limited direction. Relocation assistance is available.

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
• Solid Works or other CAD proficiency
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• History of Project Leadership or Team Lead Experience
• Demonstrated use of lean principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD or SolidWorks systems, Lab View
• GD&T Drawing techniques
• Working knowledge of electro mechanical assemblies
• Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100
• Process automation & integration
• Detection systems and Sensors
• Familiarity with SAP, Solumina

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement for manufacturing the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, or specifications for production. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
• Identify and execute process and product improvements, as well as review of manufacturability of existing and future product in alignment with key process indicators (KPI’s) such as yield, cost and scrap.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as: 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction (SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
• Develops/Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and services.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, marking, brazing and welding.
• Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, such as writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors, contractors from installation; Validation Testing Execution; through release to production.
• Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Manage software programs for production equipment such as etch or marking machines.
• Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
• Serve as a key member for Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee relevant product/material non-conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap to include writing procedures for repair or rework.
• Lead PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
• Provide leadership to lower-level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level