Manufacturing Methods Engineering Specialist

Collins Aerospace; Oakville; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 122,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Method Engineering Specialist to support Oakville operations. You will develop manufacturing methods, process documents, routing, and NC programming to drive safe, efficient manufacturing of aerospace components.

Responsibilities include analyzing engineering drawings, mentoring operators, and delivering data-driven reports. Onsite role at Oakville facility in Canada with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or an Advanced Degree in a related field with relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience reading, analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and quality standards such as GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and maintain manufacturing plans and routing in PLM/ERP systems (SAP).
• Coordinate NC programming and technique sheets with internal teams and suppliers.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Train and mentor production operators on new or revised processes.
• Provide technical support to production and lead RCCA initiatives and first article inspections.
• Collaborate with design, quality, MRB, and operations to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Reading drawings

CAD/CAM software

GD&T

Problem solving

Communication skills

CORE methodologies

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Solumina

SAP

NX

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE
Date Posted: 2026-07-29
Country: Canada
Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE
Position Role Type: Onsite
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Method Engineering Specialist working to support operations. You are responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining robust manufacturing methods, processes, NC programming and various documentation to support the production of aerospace components.
This role ensures that manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with quality and regulatory standards.
Work Location: Onsite role at Oakville Facility, Ontario – Canada

What You Will Do

• Develop, prepare, and maintain Manufacturing Plans (MPS/APS), routing, rework schemes and supporting documentation in PLM/ERP systems. Manage the standard times, cost estimates, and planning parameters in the ERP. (SAP)
• Coordinate, modify and create NC programming, and technique sheets both internal and with suppliers, ensuring approval and release of all required documents.
• Analyze engineering drawings, models, and specifications to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards, modifying fixtures cutting tools, and other tooling designs to meet your manufacturing process.
• Build with the technicians the standard work, critical lift plans to support the manufacturing plan and or process. Train and mentor production operators and technicians on new or revised processes.
• Provide technical support to production, leading troubleshooting manufacturing issues including problem-solving, defect analysis, QN rework instructions, and leading RCCA initiatives. Work through first article inspections non-conformances.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, MRB Engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and alignment with engineering requirements.
• Provide technical support to vendors, satellite sites, and cross-functional teams (Quality, MRB, Planning, Operations, Engineering)
• Using CORE methodologies, you are responsible to deliver process improvements to reduce your PPM, cycle time, scrap, and rework. Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven reports and presentations to leadership to support decision-making.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing and proving manufacturing processes. Raise engineering change requests as required.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, specifications, internal quality & EH&S procedures and other customer/government regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications We Require

• Typically requires: A University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing environment, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in reading, analyzing , and interpreting engineering drawings, general business, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Experience in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in CAD/CAM software (i.e NX preferred, CATIA, MasterCam, etc ),
• Experience in GD&T and quality standards.
• A successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CGD

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with C.I. tools and CORE methodologies with the ability to analyze and improve processes to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Strong ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers is required
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with proven problem-solving ability
• Teamcenter, Solumina, system application SAP Experience
• Experience in aerospace specifications and industry (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Effective team player.

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.
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
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 – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . 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. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 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 job posting is for an existing position vacancy.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.