Manager - Component Engineering Services & Support

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer/ret

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a Manager, Component Engineering Services & Support in Cedar Rapids, IA or Melbourne, FL. You will lead a CE services team, ensuring timely component specifications and data tables while complying with Global Trade requirements.

The role collaborates across Design Eng., Manufacturing, Program Management, Procurement, and Quality to release specifications on time.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 5+ years of experience drafting and maintaining engineering documentation.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and vendor data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of experienced professionals.
• Develop operational plans with direct impact on planning activities and the achievement of results; leads in the development of integration for technical activities.
• Responsible for implementing product design and changes.
• Present written reports to senior level management for review, provides secondary approval for expenditures, enforces company policies, and makes decisions about the purchase of materials and services based on spending requirements.
• Advises engineers on technical support for a variety of tasks.
• Implements business and strategic planning processes.
• Responsible for implementing short and long-term organization goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvements within the component specification process to improve first pass yield completions.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering documentation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

University degree or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108 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.

Manager, Component Engineering Services & Support

We have an immediate need for a Manager, Component Engineering Services & Support in our Cedar Rapids, IA facility OR Melbourne, FL facility to lead the Component Engineering (CE) Services team. This team is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining all CE component specifications and data tables while ensuring compliance with all Global Trade requirements across Collins. Role often collaborates with key stakeholders in Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Procurement, Quality, etc. communities to ensure timely release of component specifications. Position is on-site in Cedar Rapids, IA OR Melbourne , FL Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of experienced professionals.
• Develop operational plans with direct impact on planning activities and the achievement of results; leads in the development of integration for technical activities.
• Responsible for implementing product design and changes.
• Present written reports to senior level management for review, provides secondary approval for expenditures, enforces company policies, and makes decisions about the purchase of materials and services based on spending requirements.
• Advises engineers on technical support for a variety of tasks.
• Implements business and strategic planning processes.
• Responsible for implementing short and long-term organization goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvements within the component specification process to improve first pass yield completions.

Qualifications you Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 5+ years of experience drafting and maintaining engineering documentation.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and vendor data sheets.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working familiarity with Collins Component Engineering processes.
• Prior experience leading a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with analyzing data.
• Excellent verbal/written communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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 illness insurance, 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!

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!

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.

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 ws/regulations. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.