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Date Posted:
2026-08-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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None/Not Required
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Not Required
At RTX, the world's 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.
Collins Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization in a high-mix, high-volume aerospace metal-mechanics environment.
This role is onsite in greater Austin, Texas area.
What You Will Do:

• Establish and execute the Manufacturing Engineering strategy for a high-mix, high-volume aerospace metal-mechanics environment, supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and growth.
• Ensure alignment of product requirements, engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, technical data, and shop-floor execution to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, FAA, OSHA, environmental, and applicable aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and other sites to resolve manufacturing constraints and achieve business results.
• Optimize processes, capacity, labor, equipment, tooling, cycle time, flow, and asset utilization to support production and business growth.
• Drive improvements in process capability, variation, productivity, scrap, rework, cycle time, cost, and equipment utilization.
• Implement and mature Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems, including standard work, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, and structured problem solving.
• Lead manufacturing technology, automation, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capital investments required for current and future production.
• Establish and monitor Manufacturing Engineering KPIs and reporting to drive data-based decisions and sustained performance.
• Ensure robust engineering standards, technical documentation, ERP/MES processes, data management, and manufacturing reporting.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introduction, engineering changes, transfers, and production rate increases.
• Develop Manufacturing Engineering talent through technical coaching, standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• 8+ years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership of engineering teams and proven responsibility for manufacturing performance, technical strategy, and continuous improvement in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP, ERP, MES, and manufacturing data systems.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, process capability, SPC, MSA, DOE, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Experience with automotive or aerospace metal-mechanics components and processes, including machining, welding, assembly, chemical processing, heat treatment, and related special processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with aerospace compliance and regulatory requirements, including NADCAP, AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific requirements, with demonstrated experience maintaining process compliance and audit readiness.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, with proven success building a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Experience implementing advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Lean, automation, and process improvement practices.
• Experience leading new product introduction, industrialization, engineering changes, transfers, and rate increases.
• Experience with single-piece flow, mixed-model production, value stream optimization, and process standardization.

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 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
*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.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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