Chief Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)_

Cheshire

Date Posted:

2024-05-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace, a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Manufacturing Engineer to join our innovative team. At Collins Aerospace, we are dedicated to redefining aerospace, driving excellence, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As the Chief Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our manufacturing processes and operations, leading a talented team of engineers and technicians, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. This position is pivotal to ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety in our production processes, ultimately contributing to our mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions and services that guarantee our customers' success in a rapidly evolving industry. If you have a passion for aerospace manufacturing, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of implementing innovative manufacturing solutions, we invite you to be part of our journey to shape the future of aerospace technology and innovation. This is an on-site role and will report into the Inertial Systems Engineering Director.

What YOU Will Do:

Key Functions:

+ Provide engineering and manufacturing input and support to the operations, supply chain and VSL teams where technical issues and queries arise

+ Work with other members of the engineering team to resolve these issues

+ Lead RRCA investigations into these issues if required

+ Provide reports and update as an when required

Customer Communications:

+ Engages with customers on technical issues.

+ Manages customer technical issues to completion, supports coordination of the cross functional team.

+ Supports change management for internal, supplier and customer related issues.

Change Control Board (CCB):

+ Support the site engineering lead at the CCB

+ Sign off for IPT lead for all CCB.

+ Supplier Approvals

+ PCN Approval

Technical Support:

+ Subject matter expert on spinning mass gyro design and fabrication processes.

+ Ensures design compliance to customer specifications.

+ Leads or oversees RCCA on all escapes, significant compliance issues and significant yield issues.

+ Supports CORE activities including Lessons Learned, RRCA and DIVE and corrective action implementation.

+ Directs or supports change validations for supplier change notices and internal change notices.

+ Supports IPT meeting cadence and site level engagements, including CAB.

​Talent Development:

+ Direct developing engineers on process improvement initiatives.

+ Mentors next generation talent.

What YOU Will Learn:

+ You will deepen your understanding of cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.

+ Leading a diverse team of engineers and technicians, you will refine your leadership skills, including mentorship, performance management, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

+ Through overseeing quality control and root cause analysis, you will enhance your problem-solving abilities, particularly in resolving complex manufacturing issues, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing effective corrective actions.

+ You will gain experience working closely with various departments such as operations, supply chain, design, and customer support. This will enhance your ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and resolve technical issues efficiently.

+ Engaging with customers and suppliers on technical issues and change management, you will develop strong communication and negotiation skills, learning how to manage and resolve customer technical issues and support supplier approvals and change validations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

+ U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

What We Offer:

+ 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 program

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.   ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

+ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

+ Have prior experience in functional area of interest

+ Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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.

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