Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Shared Services

Date Posted:

2026-01-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 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

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.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Shared Services. You will participate in the design and arrangement of machines and sequence of operations and check that mandatory modifications are incorporated to ensure legal compliance.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation.  Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always.  You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others.  You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Ensure parameters and safety features on Laser Welding/Marking equipment are accurate for proper operation and subject to successful periodic audits.

• Participate in the design and arrangement of machines within the Shared Services department to ensure more efficient and productive layout.

• Support production operations metrics for safety, quality, delivery and cost by proactively promoting/executing continuous improvement projects.

• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of Laser Welding/Marking, Helium leak testing, and Industrial Paint processes to determine optimum control over applicable variables.

• Total Productive Maintenance/equipment troubleshooting. May make recommendations for the acquisition, installation and use of new equipment and/or materials.

• Create/update work instructions, manufacturing procedures and other technical documentation. Train other team members on internal processes (personnel qualification).

• Other relevant duties as required in the Shared Services department (Non-Destructive testing, Packaging/Logistics).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5-year prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

• Laser Welding and/or Marking experience (low/high hazard).

• Ability to do equipment calibration. Experience using oscilloscopes and/or electronic testing equipment.

• Ability to read electronic specifications, schematics, technical manuals.

• Experience with Data Management,  Process Simulation, or 3D Design Software (Solidworks).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Project and Visio.

• Solid interpersonal and presentation skills - ability to communicate and influence at all levels within an organization.

• Experience as Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or in lieu, be able to obtain respective certification in a timely manner.

• Experience in explosives technology / practical knowledge on welding explosive devices.

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Application Programming Interface (API) expertise.

• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing and inspection techniques (X-Ray / N-Ray / CT scanning / Helium leak testing).

• Industrial Paint process knowledge.

• Experience with Packaging/Logistics in Energetics Manufacturing environment.

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