Date Posted:
2026-09-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)
What You Will Do
- Assure manufacturing process, equipment, tooling, fixture design, routings, programming, and standard work in support of production requirements for chemical/special processing (Anodizing, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Etch, Shot Peening and Wastewater Treatment) and paint operations.
- Develop, optimize and sustain manufacturing processes using lean principles 6 standard work, flow optimization, waste elimination and visual management.
- Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (A3, RCA, PDCA, VSM, Kaizen) to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
- Identify and implement cost savings related to labor utilization, scrap reduction, process efficiency and capital deployment.
- Manage and lead projects using a gated project management structure 6 including scope definition, timeline development, cross-functional alignment, risk mitigation and gate reviews.
- Lead capital projects including equipment justification, vendor management, installation, commissioning (FAT/SAT) and process validation.
- Conduct Industrial Engineering analyses such as time studies, line balancing, work sampling, ergonomic evaluations, and capacity modeling.
- Support compliance activities including AS9100, NADCAP and internal audit readiness; ensure processes maintain certification-related requirements.
- Serve as technical liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S, Design Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure aligned and robust manufacturing support.
- Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams; investigate issues, lead root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Maintain process documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, tool specifications and production layouts.
- Own the training rollout for all process and equipment changes, ensuring operators and support teams are properly trained, documented, and aligned prior to implementation.
- Support off-shift or weekend activities on an as-needed basis to ensure successful project execution, training deployment and resolution of critical production issues.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools (A3, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S, root-cause analysis).
- Experience implementing new equipment, automation, tooling, or technologies into a production environment.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret KPIs and develop data-driven recommendations for process improvement.
- Ability to support off-shift or weekend work on an as needed basis for projects, equipment launch, training or major troubleshooting.
- Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations for project updates, technical reviews, and justifications of process or capital improvements to site leadership.
- U.S. citizenship required due to access to controlled information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Manufacturing engineering experience in high-mix production environments.
- Demonstrated leadership executing Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives (Kaizen leadership, value stream mapping facilitation, standard work development).
- Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing layouts, flow, and ergonomics using Industrial Engineering tools (time studies, line balancing, material flow analysis).
- Strong analytical skills using data to drive decisions, including statistical methods, process capability studies, and operational metrics (OEE, throughput, scrap).
- Experience with PFMEA development, control plans, PPAP/FAI documentation, or aerospace process validation requirements.
- Proficiency with CAD tools or digital layout tools for equipment placement and fixture design.
- Experience implementing automation, errorproofing (poka-yoke), or process control systems within manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience supporting offshift or weekend work during launches, training events, or major troubleshooting activities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in crossfunctional environments (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, EH&S, Maintenance).
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling requirements, trial builds, operator training and production launch.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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 illnessinsurance, 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
