Project Engineer II (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience supporting engineering projects or manufacturing operations within an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating engineering projects from planning through implementation, including project schedules, technical deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience performing failure analysis, troubleshooting electronic components, investigating product or manufacturing defects, and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, digital manufacturing, or smart manufacturing concepts, with familiarity with low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, welding, brazing, or other metal joining processes, along with programming or industrial automation experience.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead and support engineering projects focused on improving manufacturing processes, production efficiency, and operational performance within our aerospace manufacturing operations. As a Project Engineer II, you will apply engineering principles to manage projects from concept through implementation, perform failure analysis on electronic components, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions. You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing readiness, advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives, developing manufacturing tooling, and driving continuous improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reliability, and productivity.

This is an individual contributor position designed for an engineering professional with prior experience in project execution and manufacturing operations who is looking to further develop technical expertise and contribute to engineering excellence in the aerospace industry.

• →Apply engineering principles and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve manufacturing operations, production efficiency, and overall process performance.
• →Perform failure analysis on electronic parts and components to identify failure modes, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• →Monitor, diagnose, and resolve unit failures during electronic component manufacturing, driving continuous improvement efforts to reduce defect rates and enhance process reliability.
• →Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring project milestones, schedules, and business objectives are achieved.
• →Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to coordinate project activities and successfully transition engineering solutions into production.
• →Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost, including the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• →Communicate project status, technical recommendations, risks, and implementation plans with operations and engineering leadership.
• →Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• →Design and develop manufacturing tooling using additive manufacturing, milling, or outsourced manufacturing processes while supporting improvements to manufacturing methods, equipment, and process documentation.
• →Support customer returns investigations by evaluating product failure modes, performing technical analysis, and recommending corrective actions while ensuring engineering projects comply with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.

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The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

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