Senior Finishing Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan including employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling sessions

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Senior Finishing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing robotic cells and managing complex engineering projects. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic environment, ideal for engineers aspiring to impact the future of aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3 years experience.
• 3+ years experience with PLCs and Distributed Control Systems.
• Excellent communication skills at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical recommendations and solutions for complex equipment.
• Manage projects over $1M and interface with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Process control basics

Data mining

Proactive problem resolution

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

SQL

Python

Minitab

Job description

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Location:

HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane , Spokane, WA, 99224 USA

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane , Spokane, WA, 99224 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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

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, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

What You Will Do

• Provides technical recommendations and solutions by investigating, evaluating, interfacing with stakeholders, troubleshooting and responding to maintenance/operator questions related to complex equipment. Collaboratively shares learning with peers.
• Work with project managers to define and design future robotic cells to expand department capacity over five years
• Actively monitor key performance indicators pertaining to both product and process parameters. Use RRCA and other troubleshooting methodology to resolve product quality issues or process upset events.
• Propose and manage large projects (>$1M) at the moderate to complex level; effectively manage contractors and equipment and materials vendors. Ability to work independently and autonomously on complex projects and evaluate his/her work and exercise judgment.
• Creates, reviews, revises, maintains, and organizes equipment documents and drawings for complex equipment and proprietary hardware designs.
• Participates on or leads cross-functional teams to integrate the activities of multiple engineering disciplines, mechanics, and operators.
• Interface with site Distributed Control System and suggest improvements in logic.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Engineering Forms (EFs) are thorough, accurate, effective, and up to date.
• Take an active role in meeting department and site Lean Manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain a high commitment to quality, thoroughness, and efficiency in all work aspects.
• Observe and follow all quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Comply with all other Collins Aerospace policies and procedures
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 3 or more years of experience with process control basics, PLCs and/or Distributed Control Systems
• 3 or more years of experience in Data mining, using systems such as SQL/Python/Minitab
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Management of design/implementation of robotic cells.
• Management of projects and vendors.
• Implementation of Lean manufacturing techniques
• Excellent communication skills at multiple levels, both oral and written, as well as organizational ability
• Advanced technical skills and analytical thinking
• Comprehensive knowledge of business applications software such as MS Office products, excel macros, SAP, CAD, Studio 5000, etc.
• Comprehension of complex process and facilities problems, apply creativity and drive towards problem resolution
  
  

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!
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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