Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 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 is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Join our dynamic team in Wilson, NC where we are committed to saving lives as an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles. If you’re ready to make a difference in your career while contributing to the greater safety of others, apply now to become part of our team!

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, or specifications for production.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing equipment and processes in work cells utilizing lean principles such as: 5S Workplace Organization, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction(SMED), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.

• Investigate and launch new technological advances in support of manufacturing processes.

• Develops/Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and services.

• Troubleshoots and solves problems with processes or equipment already in operation.

• Follow compliance and lead change management for manufacturing processes that may include assembly, fabrication, painting, marking, machining and welding.

• Lead actions involving new capital equipment projects, such as writing capital funding requests, Statement of Work & Validation requirements; interface with vendors, contractors from installation through release to production.

• Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.

• Create and manage programs for production equipment such as pressure test equipment, assembly or CNC laser marking machines.

• Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.

• Serve as a key member for Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee relevant product/material non-conformance disposition for repair, rework, or scrap to include writing procedures for repair or rework.

• Lead PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.

• Lead entry-level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Solid Works or other CAD proficiency

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated use of lean principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD or SolidWorks systems, Lab View

• GD&T Drawing techniques

• Working knowledge of electro mechanical assemblies and pressure vessels

• Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100

• Process automation

• Pressure systems and vessels

• Familiarity with SAP, Solumina

This position may be eligible for relocation.

WHAT WE OFFER  

 

BENEFITS  

 

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