Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer (CNC/Lean)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing methods for hardware used in Life Support and Thermal Control applications. You will author assembly documentation, work with internal teams and suppliers, and lead root-cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include defining equipment requirements, optimizing processes for assembly and repair, ensuring EH&S and quality standards, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with machining processes and CAD modelling (Creo) is highly desirable.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies are expected.
• Experience with Life Support and/or Thermal Control hardware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical manufacturing methods for hardware, aligned with production goals.
• Author assembly documentation and design tooling for high-quality hardware assembly.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and suppliers for spec compliance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions for non-conforming hardware.
• Document sequences for complex operations and optimize for assembly, disassembly, and repair.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Creo CAD

MRP systems

Shainin Red X

DMAIC

Taguchi DOE

Ishikawa diagrams

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing methods for hardware used in Life Support and Thermal Control applications. You will author assembly documentation, work with internal teams and suppliers, and lead root-cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include defining equipment requirements, optimizing processes for assembly and repair, ensuring EH&S and quality standards, and