Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Durham, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support aerospace manufacturing operations by developing, improving, and sustaining processes from planning through production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with drawings, specs, and quality standards. This role is onsite at the Durham facility with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and compliance with 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Epicor ERP

SolidWorks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

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

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.

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

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

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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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 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.