Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to apply engineering knowledge to efficiently solve complex manufacturing problems in sensor production for IRS and VCS portfolios. This onsite role collaborates with production leaders, maintenance, quality, design, and program management to keep operations running smoothly.

You will use SAP, CREO, and Teamcenter, develop fixtures and work instructions, and drive improvements to reduce scrap and costs while supporting new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Previous experience in an engineering field
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Experience using CAD software (CREO preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison to production, providing technical advice, fixture design, and work instruction updates.
• Collaborate daily with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineers to solve production issues in a high mix, low volume environment.
• Become proficient in SAP, CREO, and Teamcenter.
• Identify defects and learn mitigations for assigned processes and products.
• Assess non-conforming material and develop material dispositioning authority (MRB/ASL).
• Maintain and improve production documentation and routings.
• Make changes in assembly processes, equipment procedures, and design specifications to solve problems.
• Support development of new products and processes.
• Identify projects to reduce scrap, rework, and repair costs.
• Seek new technologies to improve current processes.
• Use data analytics/SPC for productivity and OEE improvements.
• Design and arrange machines in plant facilities for better layouts.
• Provide guidance on manufacturability in design concepts and specs.
• Document and report work clearly.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

CREO

SAP

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co‑ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a manufacturing engineer who can creatively apply engineering knowledge to efficiently solve complex manufacturing problems to support the production of sensors in the Ice, Rain, and Stall (IRS) & Video Connectivity Systems (VCS) product portfolios. This position will require interfacing with other manufacturing engineers, production leaders, maintenance, purchasing, quality engineers, production operators, technicians, design engineers, and program management. The challenges and opportunities are unlimited for this position. This is an onsite role that will put you right where the action is!

Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic learner with a bias for action that works well with other engineers and values collaboration. Manufacturing can be a dynamic environment with constantly shifting priorities. Candidates that are adaptable to this environment and are quick learners will be given preference for this position.

What You Will Do

• Serves as the technical liaison to production. Directly providing support to production operators and technicians in the form of technical advice, fixture design, and work instruction updates.
• Collaborate daily with other Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineers to effectively solve production issues in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.
• Become proficient in key operations software such as SAP, Creo, and Teamcenter.
• Become proficient in identifying common defects and issues for assigned processes/products and learn the proper mitigations for those defects and issues.
• Become proficient in assessing non-conforming material, develop skills to acquire material dispositioning signature authority (MRB and ASL).
• Maintain and improve production documentation (manufacturing procedures, manufacturing routings, etc.).
• Make changes in assembly processes, equipment procedures, and design specifications to solve equipment and manufacturing problems.
• Support the development of new products and processes.
• Identify and execute projects to reduce scrap, rework, and repair costs.
• Actively seek out new technologies to improve current processes.
• Use data analytics/SPC for productivity, First Pass Yield and OEE targets and improvements.
• Participates in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure more efficient and productive layout.
• Provides guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques (design for manufacturability).
• Properly document and report your work.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Previous experience in an engineering field
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Experience using CAD software (CREO preferred)
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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.

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.

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