Engineering Manager

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Foley, AL MRO engineering team onsite. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement in repair delivery and manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, coordination of licensed programs, and development of resource plans while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant Aerospace experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of Aerospace experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with Nacelle bonded structures.
• Project management or project planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Interface with customers, both internal and external, and suppliers for the purpose of communicating technical information, status, and verifying on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer account, production, and quality assurance, to ensure repair delivery schedules are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to improve engineering processes and procedures to remove waste, optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Ensure coordination with the Chula Vista licensing and technical services teams to ensure a harmonized approach on licensed programs.
• Develop resource plans and implement new products or processes and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs as required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Customer interface

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG

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 Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to work onsite at our Foley, AL MRO site. In this role you will be responsible for leading and guiding the MRO engineering team to ensure their success and growth. You will be a key member of the management team and collaborate with various departments to improve processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Interface with customers, both internal and external, and suppliers for the purpose of communicating technical information, status, and verifying on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer account, production, and quality assurance, to ensure repair delivery schedules are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to improve engineering processes and procedures to remove waste, optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Ensure coordination with the Chula Vista licensing and technical services teams to ensure a harmonized approach on licensed programs.
• Develop resource plans and implement new products or processes and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs as required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant Aerospace experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of Aerospace experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with Nacelle bonded structures.
• Project management or project planning experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies and/or CORE.
• Experience leading a team.

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Eligible for relocation.

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!

*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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.