Date Posted:
2026-01-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1
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
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer that will support our Riverside, CA location, assisting with the fabrication of advanced composite structures used on commercial and military platforms. This entry-level, production-focused role provides hands-on experience supporting composite bonding and assembly operations, working with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams to learn, support, and improve processes that impact quality, efficiency, cost, and schedule in a shop floor environment.
What you will do:
Work 2nd shift hours (3pm - 11:30pm) Monday - Friday
Assist operators in the fabrication of composite structures including composite layup, laser projection systems, ply cutting and kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, equipment programing and other typical composite bond processes.
Own creation and maintenance of manufacturing process documents (routings, bill of materials, visual aids, standard work).
Ensure sequences in manufacturing processes and product builds are followed and comply with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality requirements.
Investigate root cause of process failures or quality issues and develops go-forward approach.
Use data analytics / statistical process control (SPC) for productivity, First Pass Yield (FPY) and business unit targets and improvement.
Engage in problem solving initiatives & challenges status quo (e.g. root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, FPY, customer escapes)
Interface with fellow manufacturing engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors. Assists senior manufacturing technical staff in cross-discipline technical initiatives involving design, quality, equipment, testing, Material Review Board (MRB) and Materials & Process engineers.
Participate and contribute on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control build plans. Identifies opportunities on drawings and specifications to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing.
Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication.
Participate in process improvement and continuous improvement activities. Implements results of lean manufacturing initiatives.
Implement process improvements by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics, automation and simulation.
Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from digital subject matter experts
Preform other duties as assigned
Qualification you must have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Experience reading and interpreting material and process' specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports, manuals, layups and work instructions.
Experience or understanding of Machine Operation and/or mechanical repairs.
Experience Utilizing MS Office/Excel software.
Qualifications we prefer:
Experience using CATIA V5/V6 and 3DExperience Software Suite.
Experience using CATIA's Composite Workbench or FiberSim NX.
Experience with composite Materials and (Non-Destructive Inspections) techniques and methods.
Experience with high-rate manufacturing methods.
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!
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
Role Type Definitions:
*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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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