Operations Engineering Associate

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.

Program Overview

The program is structured in two progressive development phases designed to build operational depth, technical capability, and systems-level thinking.

Year 1 – Operational Immersion & Manufacturing Foundation

Graduates will undergo a comprehensive 12-month shopfloor immersion across Collins manufacturing operations to develop firsthand operational experience and manufacturing discipline.

This phase focuses on building:

Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing operations
CORE operating system discipline and operational excellence mindset
Shopfloor problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
Process ownership and execution rigor
Manufacturing flow and productivity understanding
Credibility through hands-on operational experience
Graduates will work directly alongside:

Operations teams
Production supervisors
Technicians and machinists
Manufacturing engineers
Quality teams
Supply chain and planning teams
Key exposure areas include:

CNC machining, assembly, and special processes
Daily operations management and production execution
Manufacturing flow and disruption management
Aerospace quality systems awareness (AS9100 / NADCAP)
Productivity improvement and waste reduction initiatives
OEE and operational performance analysis
Root cause investigation and corrective actions
Continuous improvement projects and Lean practices
Safety, quality, and compliance execution

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