Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

At Collins Aerospace, we’re dedicated to relentlessly tackling the toughest challenges in our industry – all to redefine aerospace.

Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer, and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations, and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

Our Houston facility has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of spaceflight products. Working with a program team and Program Ops Manager (POM) this function effectively oversees and provides instruction for production activity. The effort requires adherence to all functional procedures, program budgets, and schedules.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop the specific methods and instructions for manufacture and/or assembly of products

• Provide support of manufacturing and assembly efforts within the factory with added focus on resolving production issues

• Engage in engineering design teams to determine manufacturing feasibility, identify potential fabrication problems, address special fabrication requirements, apply new manufacturing technology, and evaluate manufacturability within design-to-cost (DTC) targets

• Review and implement engineering changes to determine feasibility, producibility and delta labor impact

• Manage the product bill-of-material (BOM) and process plans

• Establish touch labor estimates for each process plan

• Work with the program team to provide make versus buy recommendations

• Provide support of supply chain in evaluating manufacturing issues at suppliers

• Define tool and gage requirements. Provide the necessary input and support to the tool design group

• Ensure protective packaging is adequate for in-process movement of hardware

• Provide input to the Technician for in-house assembled shipping containers

• Provide input to Supply Chain for shipping containers that need to be purchased

• Ability to work on tight schedules

• Some travel may be needed for this position (approx. 10% or less)

Basic Qualifications:

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• This job is considered a sensitive position in accordance with NASA Guidelines. The selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA's regulation subpart 1823.5 Drug-Free Workforce

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or in interfacing with manufacturing organization on a recurring basis

• Experience in writing of build procedures for assemblies (preferably NASA/Space Industry)

• Experience evaluating and implementing technical specifications

• Working knowledge of SAP, MES (Solumina), and continuous improvement programs is encouraged

• Strong computer skills specifically in MS Office and database products

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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 customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.