Engineering Manager

RTX; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

RTX, through its Collins Aerospace division in Foley, AL, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the MRO engineering team onsite and drive continuous improvement in repair processes.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and align cross-functional teams to meet schedules while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• Experience with Nacelle bonded structures is essential.
• Project management or project planning experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Interface with customers, internal/external, and suppliers to communicate status and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure repair delivery schedules are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with licensing and technical services teams to harmonize approaches on licensed programs.
• Develop resource plans and implement new products or processes to improve performance.
• Monitor production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and take corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety/environmental standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and evaluate new technologies and equipment to reduce costs.
• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues and optimize production output.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Nacelle bonded structures experience

Project management experience

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (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 illness insurance, 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 superio