Manufacturing Engineering - Weld (onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Manufacturing Engineer - Welding will manage all aspects of the development, implementation, and improvement of welding projects for the Power & Controls Air Management Systems business unit supporting the Pratt & Whitney Engine Systems business in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.  This position will provide leadership for flawless execution for both production and development programs. Close coordination with the management team is a must to ensure alignment with our customers’ needs and to drive high performance.

This opportunity offers a diverse experience: the ability to positively impact manufacturing processes, quality, productivity, and technology through all phases of a product life cycle, from inception to aftermarket support and across the entire suite of products. 

The Manufacturing Engineer - Welding will be accountable for execution within the established metrics for productivity, cost reduction, and technology projects to improve machining operations in Windsor Locks and at suppliers as appropriate. The ideal candidate will be creative, energetic, and adaptable with a positive attitude to lead teams through challenges, address productivity improvements and drive a cost reduction culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the Welding Discipline within the Air Management Systems business
• Design and make of tooling for welding operations.
• Writing of Solumina plans; ensure resources available for timely completion
• Develop welding processes for rate production and new product development programs.
• Work within the IPD Teams to determine areas of concern and develop solutions (including formal DFMEA)
• Own PFMEA and development of Process Control Plan
• Communicate and coordinate hourly support with Supervision, including OT planning.
• Manage Welder Certifications; Ensure welding resources are capable.   
• Lead teams (including at suppliers) in support of manufacturing improvement, productivity, cost reduction projects.
• Develop metrics and tracking systems to identify, track, execute and complete welding projects with measurable milestones consistent with the program objectives
• Participate in proposals and manufacturing plans.
• Coordinate with the IE team to implement Lean Transformation projects. 
• Lead root cause investigations and implement systemic corrective actions and process improvements related to welding operations.
• Participate in development of Technology Development Plans (TDPs) including funding and staffing requirements.
• Achieve customer satisfaction, measured by feedback analysis and other metrics
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minimal travel to other company sites, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
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• Experience in Aerospace or other Industrial industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior welding experience
• Experience as a Welding Engineer meeting requirements of AWS D17.1 and D17.2
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector
• Experience with aerospace systems and components
• Experience coaching, training or mentoring welders

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at Raytheon Technologies. 

Minimum Program Qualifications
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:
Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

Have prior experience in functional area of interest

Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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