Date Posted:
2025-04-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes? Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a Process Engineering background to support our Cheshire, CT facility. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the efficient production of highly specialized electromechanical sensors and products by troubleshooting complex technical issues, improving manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate across teams to enhance yield, quality, cost, and productivity-leveraging cutting-edge technologies like laser welding, digital X-ray systems and plasma ashing to push the boundaries of aerospace manufacturing.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced production environment, where you'll apply your expertise in mechanical and electrical process engineering to develop tooling, refine workflows, transition new products into full-scale manufacturing and support automated testing. If you're eager to solve complex challenges, drive process efficiencies, and become a champion of innovation in aerospace engineering, this role is for you!
What YOU Will Do:
Key responsibilities include optimizing and supporting manufacturing processes across multiple production areas, with a focus on the following:
Process Optimization & Troubleshooting - Identify, analyze, and resolve production process issues related to tooling, materials, equipment, and workflow inefficiencies. Continuously drive improvements in yield, quality, cost, schedule, and productivity using Six Sigma, CORE, and other quality tools.
Manufacturing Support & Equipment Management - Develop and maintain tooling for new and existing products, recommend and implement new manufacturing technologies, and support Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) for specialized equipment such as Laser Weld and Digital X-ray systems.
Production & Data Management - Develop instructions, oversee SAP Work Orders, Routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Conduct process measurements throughout production stages using SPC, Gage R&R, and other analytical tools to maintain control over key variables.
Failure Analysis, Compliance & Ergonomics - Perform electro-mechanical failure analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve production issues. Develop RCCA and failure analysis reports to support business health metrics. Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards while actively conducting ergonomic (ERGO) mitigation activities to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
Process Documentation, Validation & Engineering Support - Develop, maintain and update process documentation to reflect configuration changes and ensure accuracy. Conduct validation activities and generate technical reports to support process improvements and compliance to internal and customer Configuration Control Boards. Assist in implementing design and quality engineering changes, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Support capital expenditure research and justification, while also facilitating customer-facing communication regarding process modifications and enhancements.
Facility Layout & Continuous Improvement - Contribute to the design and layout of machinery within the plant to improve efficiency and workflow. Propose sequences of operations and develop procedures for fabrication, assembly, and repair to optimize performance.
Hands-on, Multi-tasking Mindset - Engage in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving and multitasking. You will spend 50% of your time each day on the manufacturing floor.
What YOU Will Learn:
Expand your knowledge of gyroscopes, accelerometers aerospace navigation systems and various engineering disciplines.
Advance your professional growth through RTX's industry-leading scholar programs.
Working alongside the manufacturing associates to troubleshoot and process improve operations.
Receive training to become a champion of our CORE Operating System, driving operational excellence.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 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
Qualifications We Prefer:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience working with small electromechanical assemblies or gyroscope-related products
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel/Macros, PowerPoint)
Background in mechanical/electrical process engineering with a focus on optimizing production workflows
Familiarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including Six Sigma and CORE
Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced production environment
Hands-on experience in precision sensor product assembly and testing is a plus
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Hands-on experience in machine shop environments and specialized manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, lathe operation, TIG welding, winding arbors, plating, heat treatment, and surface media sandblasting is a plus
What We Offer:
Benefits
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!
Mission Systems:
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.
Please consider the following role @type definitions as you apply for 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.
The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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