Date Posted:
2026-05-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Collins Aerospace is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Support Engineering team in Phoenix, Arizona.
This role is focused on assembly process development, optimization, and production support within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a highly collaborative individual with strong SAP experience and a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to ensure efficient and repeatable assembly processes that meet quality and delivery requirements.
This position plays a key role in supporting electro-mechanical and circuit card assembly (CCA) production, driving process improvements, resolving production issues, and ensuring robust manufacturing execution.
What You Will Do
Support, guide, and mentor Operations personnel on assembly processes and best practices.
Develop, implement, and optimize assembly workflows, work instructions, and process documentation.
Own and maintain SAP work centers, routings, and production structures for active products.
Troubleshoot assembly and process-related issues on the production floor and drive timely resolution.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Collaborate with Design Engineering on Design for manufacturability (DFM) and process improvements.
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including process validation and readiness.
Ensure proper tooling, fixtures, and equipment are defined and implemented for assembly operations.
Collect and analyze manufacturing data to support process capability and performance improvements.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve manufacturing and assembly constraints.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related STEM field) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree in a related field.
Experience supporting electronics and/or electro-mechanical and/or mechanical assembly environments.
Experience supporting high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing production environments.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Strong working knowledge of SAP (routings, work centers, BOMs, and production orders).
Experience developing and maintaining work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
Familiarity with Teamcenter, CAD tools, and manufacturing engineering systems.
Experience with process validation, PFMEA, and control plans.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-driven process improvement.
Experience implementing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Understanding of tooling and fixture design for assembly processes.
Aerospace industry Experience.
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 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!
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
Role Type Definitions:
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.
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.
