Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new employees

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer to support long-bed and large-aluminum machining operations. You will combine hands-on manufacturing with engineering problem solving to drive process improvement and have a direct impact on shop floor performance.

This onsite role offers relocation eligibility and a chance to tackle complex manufacturing challenges, shaping engineering decisions in production and contributing to efficient, reliable processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Onsite in Jamestown, ND; relocation eligible.

Responsibilities

• Design and arrange machines to improve layout and efficiency.
• Specify fabrication procedures for tools and equipment to optimize performance.
• Develop manufacturing processes with SPC to ensure compliance and effective production.
• Ensure modifications, programs, and bulletins are incorporated per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes considering tech transfer from R&D to production.
• Develop procedures for economical mass production with pilot-plant input.
• Test and measure production variables; troubleshoot and resolve production process issues.
• Review field support requirements and recommend tools and test equipment.
• Determine maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
• May advise on acquisition and use of new equipment and materials.

Skills

Machine shop background

CNC equipment background

Tooling and fixture design

Statistical methods background

SAP or MRP experience

Education

STEM degree + 2 years experience

Tools

NX CAD modeling

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer to support our long‑bed machining and large‑aluminum machining operations in Jamestown, ND. In this role, you’ll combine hands‑on manufacturing with engineering problem solving to drive process improvement, and opportunities to make a direct impact on shop floor performance If you’re motivated by tackling complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and seeing your engineering decisions take shape in production, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our machine shop environment.

This is an onsite role in Jamestown, ND and is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Participates in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure more efficient and productive layout.
• May propose the sequence of operations and installations and supports in specifying procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment and other processes which may include disassembly/assembly and repairs, to ensure efficiency and optimize performance.
• Participates in the development of manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control to ensure compliance and effective production.
• May check and validate that mandatory modifications, programs, and bulletins are incorporated or complied with, as required by the customer and the applicable regulatory requirements, to ensure legal compliance and adherence to quality standards.
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing.
• Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
• Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments.
• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Reviews field support requirements and recommends tools and test equipment.
• Determines maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
• May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• Machine shop background.
• CNC equipment/process background.
• Tooling and fixture design familiarity.
• CAD Modeling experience (NX or related)
• Statistical methods background applied in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP or other MRP experience in planning product manufacturing

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

*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 possibilities. 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 attendselect 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.