Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

Prattwhitney; Stoneybrook (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment and processes for energetic production. You will lead capital projects, ensure safety and compliance, and support product manufacturability and quality.

You will mentor junior engineers and operations personnel, drive PFMEA/MRB activities, and lead Lean initiatives across work cells using 5S, SMED, Kanban, and standard work.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using SolidWorks or CAD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, processes for energetics production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kanban, SMED, VSM) in work cells.
• Investigate and implement new technological advances to support energetics manufacturing.
• Develop tests to monitor process variables and ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in operating production processes.
• Lead capital equipment projects and interface with vendors during deployment.
• Oversee MRB and PFMEA activities and coach junior staff.

Skills

Lean principles

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 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 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.

Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

The Senior Energetics Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing manufacturing equipment/processes, troubleshooting production issues, and driving Lean/continuous-improvement initiatives. This individual will also lead capital equipment projects, ensure safety and compliance, support product manufacturability and quality, managing PFMEA/MRB activities, and mentor junior engineers, technicians, and operations personnel.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, processes, or specifications for energetics production and materials chemistry.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as: 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction (SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
• Investigate and launch new technological advances in support of manufacturing energetics and related processes.
• Develops/Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable process variables.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, painting, marking, machining and welding.
• Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, such as writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors, contractors from installation through release to production.
• Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products as well as advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Create and manage programs for production equipment such as pressure test equipment, assembly or CNC laser marking machines.
• Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
• Serve as a key member for Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee relevant energetics product/material non-conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap to include writing procedures for repair or rework.
• Lead PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
• Lead entry-level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD.

We Prefer:

• Demonstrated use of lean principles.
• Experience with Lab View GD&T Drawing techniques.
• Working knowledge of energetics, electromechanical assemblies and pressure vessels.
• Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100 Process automation.
• Pressure systems and vessels.
• Familiarity with SAP, Solumina.

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 insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, 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!

May be eligible for relocation.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. Collins Aerospace, a 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 and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Role Type

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.