Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Riverside, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production of composite and metallic structures for commercial and military programs. The role stabilizes, sustains, and improves production processes at the Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding.

You will optimize fabrication processes, resolve production issues, and drive cost reduction through hands‑on, shop‑floor tasks with operators and cross‑functional teams, while collaborating with suppliers

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Process specifications

Technical reports

MS Office

Project management

LEAN/Six Sigma

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DExperience

FiberSim NX

Composite Workbench

Job description

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

Date Posted: 2026-08-12

Country: United States of America

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.

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 hands‑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 You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications 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

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 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!

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.

We Are Redefining Aerospace.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 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.

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