Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-directed; strong planning and organizational skills, able adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
• Exposure to ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience with the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles and team leadership experience is desired
• Experience utilizing APQP Tools
• Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience driving improvement utilizing lean principles and Design for Manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Effective with Engineering programs, such as, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Additive Manufacturing. techniques (3D printing), and Solidworks.
• Experienced 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!

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.

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.
The position supports work that covers a variety of shifts in a 24-hour/seven-day schedule, as such, there may be a need to support work on occasional nights and / or weekends.
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