Date Posted:2026-09-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
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
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team in Rockford, supporting our FAA repair station specializing in ram air turbines, electric power generation, and actuation systems.
What You Will Do- Provide technical support to MRO product lines.
- Develop and implement solutions to technical issues.
- Review existing repair data, technical drawings, and previous repair history for complete mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and components.
- Provide written technical instructions for repairs or modifications to maintenance teams, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- Review and analyze test reject data to develop solutions that improve test yield.
- Produce technical analyses to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements; update and revise technical data in shop procedures accordingly.
- Communicate information clearly and respond to administrative and customer queries on technical topics.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and new technologies.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- Prior engineering or operations experience within a manufacturing or repair industry.
Qualifications We Prefer- Engineering Degree - preferably in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Prior experience in mechanical systems and/or product support is preferred.
- Proficiency in root cause and corrective action (RCCA), lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on shop floor issues, process development, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks.
What We OfferSome 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!
May be eligible for relocation.
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.
Role type definition:
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. 
