Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

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.

Cheshire Operations is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production and testing of high‑reliability inertial products. You’ll work hands‑on with operations, quality, and engineering to improve processes, solve problems, and help the site deliver on mission‑critical customer commitments.

Why Cheshire?

• We build precision inertial products that support some of the world’s most important missions. Our site culture is collaborative, fast‑paced, and focused on continuous improvement. Your ideas will be heard, and your impact will be seen.
• Mission: Deliver high‑reliability inertial products with uncompromising quality and on‑time performance.
• Vision: Be the premier inertial manufacturing site—known for innovation, operational excellence, and a skilled, empowered workforce.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily production and testing by troubleshooting issues and driving process stability
• Develop and improve work instructions, routings, test procedures, and operator training materials
• Lead RCCA investigations using structured problem‑solving tools
• Use SAP for BOM control, routing updates, work order management, and traceability
• Support customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions
• Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Maintain configuration control and documentation discipline
• Participate in New Product Introduction and ensure production readiness
• Support tooling, fixtures, and test equipment readiness
• Train and certify operators on critical manufacturing and testing processes

What Makes This Role Rewarding

• Direct, visible impact on production performance
• Hands‑on engineering in a meaningful, mission‑driven environment
• A supportive team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and innovation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• ERP knowledge in a production environment.
• Strong RCCA experience (Process Mapping, Fishbone, 5 Whys, MPR, RedX, SixSigma, Fault Tree, etc... )
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and GD&T
• Strong communication skills for working with operators, peers, and customers
• High-level technical documentation transcription and structuring to meet customer quality standards.
• Experience with documentation and configuration control
• Inertial manufacturing, environmental testing, or electromechanical assembly experience.
• Software proficiency in a production environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap
• Lean/CI experience
• Experience developing and delivering operator training

Learn More & Apply Now!  

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 ensu