Manufacturing Engineer I - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team in Fairfield, CA! In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes by analyzing products and methods to ensure top-tier performance and reliability. Your expertise will drive on-time, cost-effective hardware delivery while exceeding customer expectations for quality and performance. You will collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to design, control, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and systems. Your focus will be on implementing enhancements that reduce cycle times, lower costs, and boost productivity, all while maintaining strict safety standards and ensuring the highest product quality.

This is an on-site role based in Fairfield, CA.

What You Will Do

• Support a manufacturing area as part of a cross-functional team by guiding the production team through process troubleshooting and incorporation of engineering changes.

• Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling design, production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, and product designs.

• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, program management and Operations.

• Communicate effectively within and outside of your own team to explain facts, policies, and practices of the work area.

• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence with effective delegation and communication skills.

• Adhere to all EHS practices and standards across the site, including but not limited to proactive reporting of observed hazards and recommendations to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.

• Flexibility for all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

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

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

Qualification We Prefer

• Manufacturing engineering experience and working in a technical environment.

• Understanding of Manufacturing Process Equipment (CNC/CMM)

• Experience with military and industry standards.

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

• Prior experience in Explosives and/or Energetics.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Problem-Solving Methodologies

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

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  

• Maybe eligible for relocation

• And more!  

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 comple