Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Ops

Date Posted : 2025-12-02

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HCA09 : Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Ops ! You will participate in the design and arrangement of machines and sequence of operations and check that mandatory modifications are incorporated to ensure legal compliance.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

Participates in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure more efficient and productive layout.

Support production operations metrics for safety, quality ,delivery, and cost by proactively promoting and executing continuous improvement projects.

Design and development of new or revised manufacturing processes.

May propose product design changes based on manufacturing feasibility.

Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.

Troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.

Determines Total Productive Maintenance and repair materials required for machines and equipment.

May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.

Train other team members on internal processes.

Execute strategic business process improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Qualifications We Prefer

Laser welding experience.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience.

Application Programming Interface (API) experience.

Experience with Non-Destructive Testing and inspection techniques.

Experience with packaging and / or logistics.

Solid interpersonal skills - ability to communicate and influence at all levels within an organization.

Solid presentation skills - able to analyze, prepare, and deliver presentations to leadership.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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!

May be eligible for relocation.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.