at RTX Corporation in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
2024-02-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford – Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Within the framework of the Collins Management System (CMS) Gates 1 through 5 and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), the NPI Manufacturing Engineer, analyzes and modifies product designs in collaboration with Design Engineering to assure manufacturability. Develops design, selection, specification, and optimization of the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, and operations. Determines other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications. Includes the monitoring of established processes via data collection for statistical analysis purposes as well as the use of various continuous improvement enablers. May evaluate manufacturing capability and provide technical support at the supply base. The ability to effectively lead high performance teams, consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values, will be key to the success of this individual.
Eligible for relocation.
Primary Responsibilities:+ Designs and develops manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing.
+ Such design and development may include new or revised processes. Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments.
+ Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
+ Reviews field support requirements and recommends tools and test equipment. Determines maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
+ May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
+ Provides guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
+ Analyzes designs and provides feedback and suggested changes for component layouts.
+ Consulted for the quality of new designs relative to compatibility to the intended manufacturing processes.
+ Supports and/or facilitates MT&BP (Manufacturing Transition & Build Plan), DTC+ (Design to Cost Plus), Producibility Tenets.
+ Supports activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.).
+ Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager.
+ Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Qualifications/ Experience Needed:
+ Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
+ U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Exposure to ERP systems, SAP preferred.
+ Experience with the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma and Design for Manufacturing tools and concepts.
+ Experience utilizing APQP tools / principles.
+ Experience driving improvement utilizing lean principles and Design for Manufacturing tools and concepts.
+ Experience with Engineering programs, such as, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing, and Solidworks.
+ Experience with government and regulatory body requirements, such as, FAA, FDA, DOE, DoD, etc.
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.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications
+ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
+ Have prior experience in functional area of interest
+ Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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.
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!?
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, ever