Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader

RTX; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations to lead a multidisciplinary team in Durham, NH.

You will drive manufacturing process development, optimization, and adherence to AS9100/Nadcap standards, while guiding cost objectives and product quality. You will mentor engineers and technicians, partner with planning and quality, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing capabilities within aerospace, defense, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, including engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality, ensuring AS9100 alignment.
• Collaborate with planning, quality, and operations to support new product introductions and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Guide innovation efforts for manufacturing capabilities and execute elements of the innovation roadmap.
• Sustain Nadcap accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with special processes.
• Support the production maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare reports to communicate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

AS9100 knowledge

Quality Management Systems

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP system

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations to lead a multidisciplinary team in Durham, NH.

You will drive manufacturing process development, optimization, and adherence to AS9100/Nadcap standards, while guiding cost objectives and product quality. You will mentor engineers and technicians, partner with planning and quality, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing capabilities within aerospace, defense, and