Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Collins Aerospace; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Project Engineer, Manufacturing Process, to lead cross-functional engineering initiatives and drive process improvements across new product introduction and current production programs. Based in Santa Isabel, PR, this onsite role requires deep manufacturing expertise and strong collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities include translating design requirements into robust processes, guiding root-cause investigations, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to communicate in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• U.S. citizenship required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process projects from concept through production support.
• Serve as technical lead for process improvements to meet schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Develop, optimize and validate manufacturing processes to boost productivity and quality.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

PFMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Six Sigma

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-21

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 Project Engineer, Manufacturing Process 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:

• 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!

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