Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Durham (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching and Life

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace division seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support Durham, NH manufacturing operations. You will help develop, improve, and sustain processes across the production lifecycle, collaborating with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing.

The role involves hands-on work with aluminum/vacuum brazing, heat treatment, machining, assembly, and testing, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; minimum 2 years in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production, and/or new product introduction.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and nonconformance investigations.
• Support new product introduction, including First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and engineering change implementation.
• Identify and implement cost and cycle-time reduction initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support special process qualifications, equipment validation, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a critical role in supporting aerospace manufacturing operations by developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes from initial planning through production execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning, to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.

In this role, you will work hands-on with a variety of manufacturing and special processes, such as aluminum brazing, vacuum brazing, heat treatment, machining, hardware installation, assembly, and product testing. You will also have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introductions, and contribute to manufacturing readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for a solutions-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to enhance manufacturing processes and operational performance.

This position is working onsite at Durham - NH Facility. Relocation Assistance will be provided. Onsite.

Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and nonconformance investigations.
• Support new product introduction, including First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and engineering change implementation.
• Identify and implement cost and cycle-time reduction initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support special process qualifications, equipment validation, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for production teams, ensuring safe and effective manufacturing operations.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production, and/or new product introduction.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing industry, preferably aerospace or defense.
• Hands-on experience with aluminum brazing, vacuum brazing, heat treatment, machining, hardware installation, assembly, and/or product testing processes.
• Familiarity with special process qualification and manufacturing process documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities and supporting or leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.

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 insuranc