Principal Engineer, NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Rome
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Date Posted: 2025-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: HNY02: Engine Comp (Power) - Rome 104 Otis Street, Rome, NY, 13440 USA 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 Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer partners with Design Engineering to analyze and refine new product designs for manufacturability, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to production. This role develops and optimizes manufacturing systems-including equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes-to meet targets for cost, quality, volume, and schedule. Responsibilities include process validation through data analysis, continuous improvement implementation, and technical support across internal teams and the supply base. Success requires strong collaboration and influence within high-performance teams, aligned with Collins Aerospace's core values and operational excellence. What You Will Do /n - 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. /n - Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments. /n - Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. Reviews field support requirements and recommends tools and test equipment. Determines maintenance and repair materials required for deployment. /n - May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. /n - Provides guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. /n - Analyzes designs and provides feedback and suggested changes for component layouts. /n - Consulted for the quality of new designs relative to compatibility to the intended manufacturing processes. /n - Supports and/or facilitates RLPM Management Plans to ensure Operations requirements are considered. (Manufacturing Transition & Build Plan), DTC (Design to Cost Plus), Producibility Tenets /n - Supports activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.). /n - Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager. /n - Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures /n /n Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience /n Qualifications We Prefer /n - PFMEA or other engineering assessment tools experience /n - Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering background /n /n What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: /n - Medical, dental, and vision insurance /n - Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees /n - Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option /n - Tuition reimbursement program /n - Student Loan Repayment Program /n - Life insurance and disability coverage /n - Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection /n - Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits /n - Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning /n - Adoption Assistance /n - Autism Benefit /n - Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions /n - Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program /n - Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits /n - Bright Horizons, child and elder care services /n - Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program /n - And more! /n /n May be eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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