Manufacturing Engineer II - Second Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Melbourne (KY); 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

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II for the Melbourne, FL site to tackle design, process, and test challenges in electronic assemblies using LEAN principles. You will analyze and resolve manufacturing issues, support operations, and help improve flow and productivity across multiple assembly steps.

The role emphasizes problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and contributions to test equipment, procedures, and readiness for production.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field or an advanced degree, or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years as a manufacturing engineer in electronics with product testing focus.
• Statistics knowledge and experience with Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional efforts to improve test yields, throughput, capacity, and product quality.
• Analyze test failures and perform root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Study test equipment performance and reduce downtime; drive capacity planning.
• Develop and improve test fixtures and procedures; support production readiness reviews.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to floor test technicians.
• Ensure accurate change management and safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

LEAN principles

Data analysis

Six Sigma exposure

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are growing and adding a Manufacturing Engineer II ( 2nd Shift ) position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne FL facility.

In this role, you will make an impact by evaluating and solving everyday manufacturing problems related to design, process, and supplier issues for the manufacture of high-quality electronic assemblies. You will provide technical support to operations in the form of enabling and improving the flow of manufacturing utilizing the LEAN principles.

Our ideal candidate will be a curious self-starter with excellent teaming, communication, and relationship building abilities. The candidate will also have a passion for LEAN principles and processes and be eager to contribute to improving efficiency and productivity, and Test Yield.

You will make a significant contribution to the developing, verifying, and sustaining assembly and test processes, test equipment, and test procedures that will be used in the manufacturing of new and existing Collins Aerospace products.

The 2nd shift (Evenings) 9/80 work schedule is Monday – Thursday 3:30pm – 1am and Friday 2:30pm – 11pm.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Projects & New Solutions

• Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality.

• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production.

• Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime.

• Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities.

• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements.

• Select and order capital test equipment using sound cost/payback analysis. Generate and track Appropriation Requests.

• Improve existing test fixtures and equipment needed to improve test performance.

• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production.

• Support efforts to conduct Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance. Drive manufacturing process improvements across multiple assembly process steps

• Analyze and understand factory needs and requirements.

• Conduct Process Flow analysis and make improvements.

• Develop tools that enable manufacturing or increase production rates.

• Implement Procedure and process improvements based on safety, quality, and productivity.

Sustain/Support

• Responsible for providing technical support for entire product test process, board level through top-level test.

• Support Production Build Operators with immediate needs on Tooling and Processes to meet production schedule.

• Responsible for Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) performance metric related to equipment down time and Test process interruption with focus on maximizing OverallEquipmentEffectiveness (OEE)

• Develop complete working knowledge of any assigned test systems and hardware.

• Provide test engineering support during the resolution of manufacturing flow inhibitors (MFIs).

• Provides technical assistance and support to floor test technicians.

• Provide technical mentorship to other engineers.

• Interface with design engineering in coordinating design changes required for sustaining production during the resolution of obsolete part, tolerance, and test yield issues.

• Work with test technicians to train them on products and test systems.

• Maintain test documentation for current configuration and oversee accurate change management procedures for all test documents.

• Identify and address safety concerns.

• Provide information to management as the status of equipment, manpower, space and other elements affecting manufacturing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Manufacturing is the melting pot of nearly all business functions. This role offers insight on the responsibilities and inputs of many different functions – and how to work collaboratively with competing needs in a matrixed organization.

• This role offers opportunities to engage in new technology, advise on new product introduction, and complete projects that help the business meet objectives.

• Professional Development – This role requires skills beyond just technical know-how. Success in this role requires a broad spectrum of professional skills.

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 or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• 2+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in Electronics Manufacturing industry with Product Testing focus.

• Statistics experience (Parametric Process control and versed in implementation).

• Six sigma control methods exposure/experience.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• BS in Electrical Engineering

• Proficiency interpreting Six Sigma control methods.

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks

• Ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

• Ability to organize and prioritize while adapting to changing priorities.

• Dependable – demonstrates the ability to follow through on work assignments with little to no prompting and raises any potential issues found to leadership.

• Drive – Exerts energy, persistence, and a positive attitude towards meeting project deadlines.

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

BENEFITS

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,additionallife 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,childand elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

_Collins Aerospace, an 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, andexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market._

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,againand 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.

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