Manufacturing Engineer I- Electronics

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. 

• Basic statistics. Understands Parametric Process control and versed in implementation. 

• Proficiency interpreting Six Sigma control methods. 

• Knowledge of Lean electronics. 

• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.   

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.   

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.   

• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.   

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.    

At RTX, the world 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 growing and adding a Manufacturing Electrical/Test Engineering II position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne FL facility. 

We are growing and adding a Manufacturing Electrical Engineering position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne FL facility. As a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer I, you will make a significant contribution to team developing, verifying, and sustaining test processes, test equipment, and test procedures that will be used in the manufacturing of new and existing Collins Aerospace products. 

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL

• →Manufacturing is the melting pot of nearly all business functions. This role offers insight on the responsibilities and inputs of many different functions – and how to work collaboratively with competing needs in a matrixed organization. 

• →This role offers opportunities to engage in new technology, advise on new product introduction, and complete projects that help the business meet objectives. 

• →Professional Development – This role requires skills beyond just technical know-how. Success in this role requires a broad spectrum of professional skills. 

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• Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality. 

• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production. 

• Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime. 

• Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities. 

• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements. 

• Select and order capital test equipment using sound cost/payback analysis. Generate and track Appropriation Requests. 

• Improve existing test fixtures and equipment needed to improve test performance. 

• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production. 

• Support efforts to conduct Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance. 

• Responsible for providing technical support for entire product test process, board level through top-level test and support floor test technicians in meeting monthly production schedule. 

• Develop complete working knowledge of any assigned test systems and hardware. 

• Provide test engineering support during the resolution of manufacturing flow inhibitors (MFIs). 

• Provides technical assistance and support to floor test technicians. 

• Provide technical mentorship to other engineers. 

• Interface with design engineering in coordinating design changes required for sustaining production during the resolution of obsolete part, tolerance, and test yield issues. 

• Work with test technicians to train them on products and test systems. 

• Maintain test documentation for current configuration and oversee accurate change management procedures for all test documents.