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Senior Manufacturing Engineer-February 2024
West Des Moines
Feb 10, 2026
About Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-11

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  HIA02: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  This position is for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer that will work at the OEM Aero/Industrial nozzle manufacturing facility in West Des Moines, IA. This position is for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer that has experience applying engineering principles in a manufacturing, assembly, and test environment. Senior Engineer will provide technical leadership and mentoring of engineering staff. If selected, the employee will become familiar with Collins Aerospace products, manufacturing objectives and state of the art manufacturing techniques.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  Technical problem definition and solution in a manufacturing, assembly, and test environment.

  Liaison with design engineering on incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability.

  Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

  Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles.

  Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluate cost factors.

  Support as needed design of facilities layout for manufacturing processes and equipment.

  Solve Manufacturing Engineering problems of varying levels of complexity.

  Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety concerns.

  Create assembly work instructions utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Word (SolidWorks Composer experience a plus).

  Design & 3D printing of fixtures, laser programming and creation of operator instructions for laser markers.

  Assist in resolving eQCPC turnbacks for Manufacturing Engineering.

  Utilize the new product introduction process to establish manufacturing build plans for fuel nozzle designs.

  Evaluation and disposition of non-conforming product.

  Creation and maintenance of production Routings and Bill of Materials.

  Work with suppliers to resolve quality or technical issues as needed.

  Technical contact with customer engineering as needed.

  Conduct compliance reviews to verify conformance to customer requirements and specifications.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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

  Preferred Qualifications:

  A thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

  Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). MS Project experience a plus.

  Ability to work independently and with small teams.

  Machining and/or assembly experience including fixture design, tooling design and Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing (GD&T).

  Experience with special processes including vacuum brazing, heat treat, TIG/laser welding and EDM.

  Experience with 3D printing for tools and/or fixtures.

  Project and Budget Management.

  SAP experience is a plus.

  Design modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred).

  Visual basic skills a plus.

  Exposure to APQP & PPAP (AS9145/AS13100).

  Technical leadership and mentoring of Engineering staff.

  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!

  Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

  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 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.

  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

  Student Loan Repayment Program

  Life insurance and disability coverage

  Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, 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! 

  Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

  Note:

  Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

  Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

  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.

  Employee Referral Eligible

  #LI-POWERANDCONTROLS

  The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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