Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Standards & Digital Tools

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead standardization of manufacturing processes across multiple sites. The role partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Digital Technology to drive adoption of Collins standards.

This onsite position can be based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC with travel up to 20%. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience developing or maintaining standard work, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods (assembly, machining, electronics, testing, or similar).
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (ACE, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing standards, processes, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Support alignment of manufacturing standards with digital transformation initiatives, including MES, PLM, and digital work instruction platforms.
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise in modern manufacturing methods and digital tools.
• Support implementation of standard processes, tooling strategies, and manufacturing capability improvements across sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent deployment of manufacturing best practices.
• Contribute to team planning, continuous improvement activities, and roadmap execution.

Skills

Manufacturing standards

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital tools

Education

STEM degree

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Industrial)

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MES

PLM

Digital work instructions

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead standardization of manufacturing processes across multiple sites. The role partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Digital Technology to drive adoption of Collins standards.

This onsite position can be based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC with travel up to 20%. Relocation assistance may be available.