Manufacturing Engineer

Prattwhitney; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Riverside, CA facility. You will support the production of composite and metallic structures for commercial and military programs, stabilizing and improving processes, and collaborating on the shop floor with operators and engineers.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, use data analytics and quality tools to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase FPY in a hands-on, production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Experience with MS Office and project management.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train assemblers in composite fabrication operations including layup, laser projection, ply cutting/kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, and bonding processes.
• Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation such as routings, bills of materials, visual work instructions, and standard work.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS, quality, and engineering specifications.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using data analysis, root cause methods, and corrective action planning.
• Use data analytics and SPC tools to improve productivity, FPY, and operational performance metrics.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, tool design reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cycle-time reduction, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and suppliers on daily production support and technical projects.
• Assist senior engineers in initiatives related to design changes, equipment upgrades, MRB activities, and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office

Project management

Continuous improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma

Adapt to production needs

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DExperience

Composite Workbench

FiberSim NX

Autoclave/oven programming

Ply cutters / laser systems

NDI techniques

Job description

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.

We are seeking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Riverside - CA facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the production of advanced composite and metallic structures used on commercial and military programs. This role supports Collins Aerospace’s Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding and focuses on stabilizing, sustaining, and improving production processes. The successful candidate will learn and apply engineering fundamentals to optimize composite fabrication processes, resolve production issues, improve quality, and reduce cost. This position is hand-on and shop-floor-focused, working daily with operators, cross-functional engineers, and manufacturing leadership.

What You Will Do

• Assist and train assemblers in composite fabrication operations including, layup, laser projection, ply cutting/kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, and related bonding processes.
• Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation such as routings, bills of materials, visual work instructions, and standard work.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS, quality, and engineering specifications.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using data analysis, root cause methods, and corrective action planning.
• Use data analytics and SPC tools to improve productivity, FPY, and operational performance metrics.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, tool design reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cycle-time reduction, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and suppliers on daily production support and technical projects.
• Assist senior engineers in initiatives related to design changes, equipment upgrades, MRB activities, and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, technical reports, and work instructions.
• Experience in MS Office and project management.
• Experience with Continuous improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc).
• Ability to follow established procedures and adapt equipment or process concepts to production needs.

We Prefer

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DExperience; familiarity with Composite Workbench or FiberSim NX.
• Exposure to autoclave/oven programming, ply cutters, laser systems, or dimensional inspection tools.
• Knowledge of composite inspection (NDI) techniques.
• Experience with high-rate composite manufacturing methods (AFP, RTM, compression molding, thermoplastics).
• Hands-on composite fabrication experience through coursework, internships, student projects, or prior shop-floor work.

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 salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.