Date Posted:
2026-08-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B2 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B2 ~ BLDG 2
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:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes that support both new product introduction and current production programs. In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, and drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. This is an individual contributor position.
Your mission: to lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, optimize production processes, and ensure technical solutions support operational excellence while meeting customer and business objectives.
This position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
What You Will Do:
- Lead manufacturing process engineering projects from concept through implementation and production support.
- Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing process improvements, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet quality objectives.
- Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Translate product design requirements into robust manufacturing processes and technical work instructions.
- Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.
- Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and process validation activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and manufacturing personnel on process improvements and best practices.
- Evaluate manufacturing risks and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Present technical updates, project status, and manufacturing performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
- Familiarity with manufacturing process validation, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfers.
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
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
- 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.
Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers27 toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
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 6 with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that27s redefining aerospace, every day!
