Date Posted:2026-07-16
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
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
What You Will Do:- Determines mechanical manufacturing methods for hardware and ensures the required manufacturing processes are available.
- Creates manufacturing assembly documentation and conceptual tooling, and provides technical assistance to assemble high-quality, highly engineered hardware for life support and thermal control applications, both internally and for external suppliers.
- Supports failure investigations by determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and dispositioning nonconforming hardware to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develops and sequences larger, more complex manufacturing operations and installations, and specifies procedures for tool and equipment fabrication, assembly, disassembly, repair, and other manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and optimize performance.
- Ensures manufacturing processes and procedures comply with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) and quality requirements.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes, as needed, to enhance products or reduce costs by applying knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, product design, materials, and components to optimize productivity and resource utilization.
- Performs cost estimates, works to established schedules, and writes manufacturing procedures and policies.
- Reviews engineering drawings and concepts, resolves producibility concerns, and provides recommendations for the acquisition and implementation of new technologies, equipment, and materials.
- Collaborates effectively within an integrated product development and design environment.
- Presents technical and operational topics to senior management and participates in and implements continuous improvement initiatives, including ACE, Process Certification, Manufacturing Process Reviews, Lean Manufacturing, and EH&S projects.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and communicates effectively with integrated product development teams, staff, and management.
Qualifications You Must Have: - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Qualifications We Prefer: - Familiarity with a modeling and/or design package such as Creo.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, machining concepts and special processing such as welding and brazing.
- Knowledge of Continuous improvement methods and demonstrated use of their tools, such as Shainen Red X, Taguchi Design of Experiment, Dmaic, Ishikawa and Fault Tree Analysis.
- Experience with a MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) system.
- Previous experience in Life Support and/or Thermal Control hardware is highly desirable.
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
- 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
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.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. *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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
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.The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
*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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
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. 
