Manufacturing Engineer I

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

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 to hire Manufacturing Engineering to support assembly operations of the Airbus Nacelle systems. Responsible for learning the fundamentals necessary to optimize the performance of a wide range of tasks and services in support of assembly operations, production and business unit objectives. Participates in the design and arrangement of machines and tooling and sequence of operations and may check that mandatory modifications are incorporated to ensure configuration compliance. Analyzes operations information and makes changes to procedures as needed to solve problems and improve efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Ensures sequence on manufacturing process and product builds, is followed and complies with EH&S and Quality requirements.

• Owns design and arrangement of tooling and machines of the manufacturing process (layout)

• Improve manufacturing processes/ products to achieve producibility working with design engineers. 

• Implement process upgrades by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics and automation.

• Identify opportunities on drawings and specs to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing,

• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication.

• Uses data analytics / SPC for productivity, First Pass Yield and OEE targets and improvement.

• Drive problem solving initiatives & challenge status QUO (C/A Investigations, OEE, FPY, Customer escapes)

• Participates and contributes on PFMEA and Control Plans

• Owns creation and maintains manufacturing process documents (routings, BOM, Visual aids, Std work, etc).

• Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from Digital subject matter experts

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

• SAP Experience.

• Demonstrated ability to perform real-time problem resolution in fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering /Related (similar degree)

• Ability to read and interpret specifications and engineering drawings/models.

• Ability to demonstrate adaptation of machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.

• Read, write, speak and understand work instructions both verbal and written, perform basic math calculations and conduct self-inspection / audit.

• Demonstrated experience in application of Lean, through Continuous Improvement events.

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and manage resources along with effective time management and organizational skills.

• Intermediate knowledge and experience of various operation software and MS Office software.

• Basic understanding and knowledge of Robotics and Automation

• Basic understanding and knowledge of Six Sigma/Red X

• Basic understanding and knowledge of Project Management

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance