Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to plan and optimize manufacturing processes, balance workloads, and lead continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. You will support line operations, analyze processes, and drive efficiency using Lean methods and root cause analysis.

Experience in aerospace or regulated industries is preferred. The role is onsite with opportunities to contribute to safety, quality, and productivity improvements

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing role (Engineering, operations, quality, supplier, etc)

Responsibilities

• Determine and plan the sequence of operations and documents manufacturing standard work and routing.
• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Assure processes, including equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work support our production lines and meet all applicable drawing requirements.
• Continuously improve quality and productivity using the CORE Operating System.
• Provide technical support for serving as liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S and Design Engineering and voice of Manufacturing/Manufacturability in Design Reviews.
• Audits manufacturability of existing products, and recommends modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Involved with Line Balancing (Time studies, Operator Load Cell, Process Flow and others) and Lean Manufacturing (VSM, Kaizen, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Material presentation, Visual Management) projects.
• Conducts analysis of manufacturing processes and equipment to diagnose failures.
• Leads root cause analysis for product quality concerns.
• Develop solutions to a variety of Industrial Engineering problems.
• Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety or ergonomic concerns.
• Research new processes, methods, and equipment and make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in assigned areas of the factory
• Design, develop, and improve station loading/line balancing
• Supporting manufacturing line daily with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes, etc.
• Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
• May support Original Equipment, Aftermarket Support items or (MRO) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of fielded product

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

NX CAD

Excel VBA/Macro

AS9100 Quality System

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA

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 the manufacturer of ACES Ejection Seats, a critical life-saving device for military fighter, bomber and trainer aircraft. When abandoning the aircraft is the only option, the ACES Ejection Seat will safely eject the aircrew from the stricken aircraft once initiated by the aircrew while minimizing any potential for further injury. Since fielding in the 1970s, Collins Aerospace ejection seats have saved over 800 pilots and aircrew.

This is an onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO and is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Determine and plan the sequence of operations and documents manufacturing standard work and routing
• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Assure processes, including equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work support our production lines and meet all applicable drawing requirements
• Continuously improve quality and productivity using the CORE Operating System
• Provide technical support for serving as liaison between Value Streams, Quality Assurance, EH&S and Design Engineering and voice of Manufacturing/Manufacturability in Design Reviews
• Audits manufacturability of existing products, and recommends modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints
• Involved with Line Balancing (Time studies, Operator Load Cell, Process Flow and others) and Lean Manufacturing (VSM, Kaizen, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Material presentation, Visual Management) projects
• Conducts analysis of manufacturing processes and equipment to diagnose failures
• Leads root cause analysis for product quality concerns
• Develop solutions to a variety of Industrial Engineering problems
• Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety or ergonomic concerns
• Research new processes, methods, and equipment and make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in assigned areas of the factory
• Design, develop, and improve station loading/line balancing
• Supporting manufacturing line daily with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes, etc.
• Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
• May support Original Equipment, Aftermarket Support items or (MRO) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of fielded product

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
• Experience in manufacturing role (Engineering, operations, quality, supplier, etc)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Excel VBA/Macro Creation
• Experience with NX or other CAD software
• Familiarity with Quality Systems such as AS9100
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Experience for Tool Design and Drawing Review
• Experience in Aerospace or similar regulated industry

What We Offer Benefits

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
• 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!

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 possibilities. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 on 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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