Senior Mechanical Process Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane , Spokane, WA, 99224 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an 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. 

• The position is working onsite at our Spokane, WA facility
• Relocation assistance is available

What You Will Do

• Provides technical recommendations and solutions by investigating, evaluating, interfacing with stakeholders, troubleshooting and responding to maintenance/operator questions related to complex equipment. Collaboratively shares learning with peers.
• Work with project managers to define and design future robotic cells to expand department capacity over five years
•  Actively monitor key performance indicators pertaining to both product and process parameters. Use RRCA and other troubleshooting methodology to resolve product quality issues or process upset events.
• Propose and manage large projects (>$1M) at the moderate to complex level; effectively manage contractors and equipment and materials vendors. Ability to work independently and autonomously on complex projects and evaluate his/her work and exercise judgment.
• Creates, reviews, revises, maintains, and organizes equipment documents and drawings for complex equipment and proprietary hardware designs.
• Participates on or leads cross-functional teams to integrate the activities of multiple engineering disciplines, mechanics, and operators.
•  Interface with site Distributed Control System and suggest improvements in logic.
•  Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Engineering Forms (EFs) are thorough, accurate, effective, and up to date.
• Take an active role in meeting department and site Lean Manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain a high commitment to quality, thoroughness, and efficiency in all work aspects.
• Observe and follow all quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Comply with all other Collins Aerospace policies and procedures

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 3 or more years of experience with process control basics, PLCs and/or Distributed Control Systems
• 3 or more years of experience in Data mining, using systems such as SQL/Python/Minitab
• 3 or more years of design experience in SolidWorks

Qualifications We Prefer

• Chemical Plant engineering or Manufacturing Engineer experience.
• Management of projects and vendors.
• Implementation of Lean manufacturing techniques
• Excellent communication skills at multiple levels, both oral and written, as well as organizational ability
• Advanced technical skills and analytical thinking
• Comprehensive knowledge of business applications software such as MS Office products, excel macros, SAP, CAD, Studio 5000, etc.
• Comprehension of complex process and facilities problems, apply creativity and drive towards problem resolution

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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 
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