Lead Tech, Manufacturing Operations

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring for an onsite role in Cheshire, CT. You will perform technical tasks, troubleshoot complex hardware and software, and participate in manufacturing projects to ensure quality and efficiency in operations.

The position emphasizes ability to read schematics, meet KPIs, and contribute to manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. This opportunity includes comprehensive benefits and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with 8+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting and interpreting schematics.
• Production assembly and inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks based on written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize technical assets and equipment including computers and lasers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and calibration of hardware and software.
• Participate on project teams and lead where needed.
• Provide technical solutions to engineering and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

KPIs

Schematics reading

Production assembly

Education

AA/AS degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Date Posted: 2026-08-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

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.

This is a first shift position - Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:30 pm

What You Will Do

• Perform technical tasks based on written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize technical assets such as microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on and/or lead project teams.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of complex products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where moderate ingenuity and judgments are required.
• Design simple circuits, fixtures, or mechanical parts.
• Provide technical solutions to engineering.
• Participate on safety initiatives. Manufacturing Activities
• Support manufacturing activities through the resolution of production problems, fabrication of complex hardware, equipment, and training.
• Self- manage workflow throughout area with minimal guidance, to achieve team goals.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment problems.
• Actively participate in material review activities including troubleshooting of non-conformances.
• Perform mid-level (moderately complex) testing or mechanical operations on production/repair hardware including troubleshooting to component level.
• Provide skill specific training to improve technique and/or understanding of theory of operation.
• Fabricate complex equipment, hardware, or prototypes. Documentation
• Generate reports from test results and communicate results or take immediate corrective action to assure proper disposition of items in question.
• Write test procedures and manufacturing work instruction for complex or detailed assembly or test operations.
• Utilize multiple databases to create/use necessary information to provide information for decision making requiring judgment. Technical Asset Management
• Manage technical assets which requires support from personnel, outside sources, and other functional groups to complete tasks.
• Requisition, manage, and maintain technical assets.
• Provides tooling, fixture, software and equipment design and maintenance, as well as troubleshooting/repair.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Must have experience troubleshooting and the ability to interpret schematics
• Demonstrated experience meeting customer KPIs
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Production assembly and Inspection Experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in an aerospace or similar industrial manufacturing setting
• Experience dispositioning with SAP
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft tools

What We Offer

• 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
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX 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.

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.

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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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.