Manufacturing Engineer II - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a 2nd shift Manufacturing Engineer to provide on-floor support, maintain process instructions, and update routings in Solumina. You will drive cost improvements, investigate process failures, and implement corrective actions on non-conforming hardware.

Ideal candidates have a university degree with 2+ years of experience and are U.S. Persons. The role emphasizes manufacturing readiness across development activities and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting production issues.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary 2nd shift manufacturing engineering support for the production floor.
• Maintain job instruction sheets to current requirements.
• Create and update routings in Solumina.
• Work non-conforming hardware through rework and RCCA activities.
• Design and order new/replacement tooling to support operations.
• Make systematic improvements to drive manufacturing costs down.
• Utilize data to characterize process failures using root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement improvement and automation projects.
• Drive all manufacturing readiness levels for all development activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Education

University Degree

Tools

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary 2nd shift manufacturing engineering support for the production floor
• Maintain job instruction sheets to current requirements
• Create and update routings in Solumina
• Work non-conforming hardware through rework and RCCA activities
• Design and order new/replacement tooling to support operations
• Make systematic improvements to drive manufacturing costs down
• Utilizing data, characterize process failures using root cause investigations implementing corrective actions and mistake-proofing
• Identify and implement improvement and automation projects
• Drive all manufacturing readiness levels for all activities in development

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting production issues
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder

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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

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.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

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.