Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace Careers
Location: Rome
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*Date Posted:*
2024-05-22*Country:*
United States of America*Location:*
HNY02: Engine Comp (Power) - Rome 104 Otis Street, Rome, NY, 13440 USA*Position Role Type:*
OnsiteCollins Aerospace, an 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 customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Are you seeking to advance your career in manufacturing engineering? We are hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in Rome, NY to join our Site Manufacturing Engineering Team. This role is rewarding and exciting, both active in the production environment and in the development of new and improved aerospace manufacturing processes. You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and gain deep expertise in a focus area.
You will be joining over 200 employees responsible for the entire product life cycle, all in one facility. Located in the Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York, Rome is in a growing technology hub with availability to various lifestyles within a 20-minute commute. The international airport in Syracuse, NY is 45 minutes away and we benefit from a relative low-cost of living in New York State.
The role requires significant direct interaction with products and operations and is therefore an onsite role at our facility in Rome, NY.

• What You Will Do*
• Coordinates and implements operations sequencing and specification procedures to optimize efficiency and quality in highly complex manufacturing processes. Planning and designing critical manufacturing processes.
• Plans, designs, and selects specialized or highly regulated manufacturing processes utilizing materials, specifications, tolerances, equipment, fixtures, tooling, and work instructions.
• Drives strategic product line activities and/or operational process modifications with operations and engineering to enhance products and processes and ensure future business needs are met.
• Provides technical leadership and knowledge of Collins Aerospace to internal and external partners, including customers and governmental organizations. Trains staff to diagnose and solve problems while building capabilities.
• Determines other complex technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications.
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
• Delivers innovative data collection for statistical analysis and utilize data visualization to convey technical results to influence others.
• Works with minimal oversight to monitor and improve quality control procedures to ensure that critical processes and products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in aerospace manufacturing, Recommending acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
• Engages suppliers and external partners to provide improved materials, components, and manufacturing processes to enhance products.
• Leads a culture of compliance, ensuring others meet all required documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and incorporating feedback to drive ongoing advancements in aerospace manufacturing.
• Leads and supports projects from conception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Qualifications You Must Have *
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Qualifications We Prefer*
• Previously worked in a high-complexity, tight-tolerance, low-volume aerospace production environment.
• Familiar with conveying work instructions to teams, especially with software solutions such as a Manufacturing Execution System, e.g., Solumina.
• Experience in implementation of significant value stream improvements that achieve major results and engage front-line teams.
• Ability to write and communicate technical information and build consensus among individual-contributors, leaders, customers, and suppliers.
• Demonstrate curiosity and passion in STEAM, specifically science or engineering.
• Champion of lean manufacturing or other technical matter related to aerospace.
• 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
  • 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!
    This position is eligible for relocation.
    *Learn More & Apply Now!*
    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.
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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 RTX.
    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!
    
    • 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.
      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.
      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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      The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.*RTX 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.*
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