Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹配

Employee Scholar Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer for our Santa Isabel, PR site. The role leads manufacturing process engineering initiatives to support new product introductions and existing production, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvements.

You will mentor engineers and manufacturing staff, translate designs into robust processes, and lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Communicating in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process engineering projects from concept through production support.
• Act as technical lead for process improvements, meeting schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Develop and validate processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Translate design requirements into robust processes and work instructions.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

English & Spanish communication

Project management

Manufacturing process engineering

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B2 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B2 ~ BLDG 2

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes that support both new product introduction and current production programs. In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, and drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. This is an individual contributor position.

Your mission: to lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, optimize production processes, and ensure technical solutions support operational excellence while meeting customer and business objectives.

Join us in driving innovation and advancing manufacturing excellence in aerospace!

This position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Lead manufacturing process engineering projects from concept through implementation and production support.


• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing process improvements, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet quality objectives.


• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve complex technical challenges.


• Translate product design requirements into robust manufacturing processes and technical work instructions.


• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.


• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and process validation activities.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and manufacturing personnel on process improvements and best practices.


• Evaluate manufacturing risks and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.


• Present technical updates, project status, and manufacturing performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.

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.


• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.


• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.


• Familiarity with manufacturing process validation, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).


• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.


• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfers.

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


• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions


• And more!

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.

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.

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.