Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization in a high-mix, high-volume aerospace metal-mechanics environment.

This role is onsite in greater Austin, Texas area.

What You Will Do:

• Establish and execute the Manufacturing Engineering strategy for a high-mix, high-volume aerospace metal-mechanics environment, supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and growth.
• Ensure alignment of product requirements, engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, technical data, and shop-floor execution to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, FAA, OSHA, environmental, and applicable aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and other sites to resolve manufacturing constraints and achieve business results.
• Optimize processes, capacity, labor, equipment, tooling, cycle time, flow, and asset utilization to support production and business growth.
• Drive improvements in process capability, variation, productivity, scrap, rework, cycle time, cost, and equipment utilization.
• Implement and mature Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems, including standard work, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, and structured problem solving.
• Lead manufacturing technology, automation, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capital investments required for current and future production.
• Establish and monitor Manufacturing Engineering KPIs and reporting to drive data-based decisions and sustained performance.
• Ensure robust engineering standards, technical documentation, ERP/MES processes, data management, and manufacturing reporting.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introduction, engineering changes, transfers, and production rate increases.
• Develop Manufacturing Engineering talent through technical coaching, standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• 8+ years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership of engineering teams and proven responsibility for manufacturing performance, technical strategy, and continuous improvement in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP, ERP, MES, and manufacturing data systems.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, process capability, SPC, MSA, DOE, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Experience with automotive or aerospace metal-mechanics components and processes, including machining, welding, assembly, chemical processing, heat treatment, and related special processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with aerospace compliance and regulatory requirements, including NADCAP, AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific requirements, with demonstrated experience maintaining process compliance and audit readiness.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, with proven success building a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Experience implementing advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Lean, automatio