Manufacturing Engineer I

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support assembly operations for aerospace nacelle systems. You will learn to optimize a broad range of tasks, design tooling, sequence operations, and ensure configuration compliance, collaborating with design engineers to improve producibility.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data analytics, and adherence to EH&S and quality requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Onsite work is required in Foley, AL.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• SAP Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform real-time problem resolution in fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sequence on manufacturing process and product builds, and comply with EH&S and Quality requirements.
• Own design and arrangement of tooling and machines of the manufacturing process (layout).
• Improve manufacturing processes to achieve producibility working with design engineers.
• Implement process upgrades by applying robotics and automation.
• Identify opportunities on drawings and specs to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing.
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication.
• Use data analytics / SPC for productivity, FPY, and OEE targets and improvement.
• Drive problem solving initiatives and challenge status QUO (C/A Investigations, OEE, FPY, Customer escapes).
• Participates in PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Owns creation and maintains manufacturing process documents (routings, BOM, Visual aids, Std work).
• Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from Digital subject matter experts

Skills

SAP

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Lean

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-08-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG
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.

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Manufacturing Engineering to support assembly operations of the Airbus Nacelle systems. Responsible for learning the fundamentals necessary to optimize the performance of a wide range of tasks and services in support of assembly operations, production and business unit objectives. Participates in the design and arrangement of machines and tooling and sequence of operations and may check that mandatory modifications are incorporated to ensure configuration compliance. Analyzes operations information and makes changes to procedures as needed to solve problems and improve efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Ensures sequence on manufacturing process and product builds, is followed and complies with EH&S and Quality requirements.
• Owns design and arrangement of tooling and machines of the manufacturing process (layout)
• Improve manufacturing processes/ products to achieve producibility working with design engineers.
• Implement process upgrades by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics and automation.
• Identify opportunities on drawings and specs to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing,
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication.
• Uses data analytics / SPC for productivity, First Pass Yield and OEE targets and improvement.
• Drive problem solving initiatives & challenge status QUO (C/A Investigations, OEE, FPY, Customer escapes)
• Participates and contributes on PFMEA and Control Plans
• Owns creation and maintains manufacturing process documents (routings, BOM, Visual aids, Std work, etc).
• Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from Digital subject matter experts

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• SAP Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform real-time problem resolution in fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering /Related (similar degree)
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and engineering drawings/models.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptation of machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Read, write, speak and understand work instructions both verbal and written, perform basic math calculations and conduct self-inspection / audit.
• Demonstrated experience in application of Lean, through Continuous Improvement events.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and manage resources along with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience of various operation software and MS Office software.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Robotics and Automation
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Six Sigma/Red X
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Project Management

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.

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.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.