Manufacturing Engineer II - Second Shift (Onsite)

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, technical reports, and work instructions.
• Experience in MS Office and project management.
• Experience with Continuous improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc).
• Experience with established procedures and adapting equipment or process concepts to production needs.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DExperience; familiarity with Composite Workbench or FiberSim NX.
• Exposure to autoclave/oven programming, ply cutters, laser systems, or dimensional inspection tools.
• Knowledge of composite inspection (NDI) techniques.
• Hands‑on composite fabrication experience through coursework, internships, student projects, or prior shop‑floor work.
• Exposure to connected factory or smart factory technologies, including digital work instructions, ME, IIOT platforms, or real-time factory data systems.
• Experience using advanced analytic tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to visualize and interpret process data and drive manufacturing improvements.
• Basic coding or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, VBA, SQL, or similar) to support automation, data analysis, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Working Knowledge of networked equipment, sensor-based process monitoring, and automated data collection architectures.
  

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking for a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our second shift team at Riverside - CA facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the production of advanced composite and metallic structures used on commercial and military programs. This role supports Collins Aerospace’s Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding and focuses on stabilizing, sustaining, and improving production processes.

The successful candidate will learn and apply engineering fundamentals to optimize composite fabrication processes, resolve production issues, improve quality, and reduce cost. This position is hands-on and shop‑floor–focused, working daily with operators, cross‑functional engineers, and manufacturing leadership.

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