Manufacturing Engineer

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

 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. We are seeking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Riverside - CA facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the production of advanced composite and metallic structures used on commercial and military programs. This role supports Collins Aerospace’s Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding and focuses on stabilizing, sustaining, and improving production processes. The successful candidate will learn and apply engineering fundamentals to optimize composite fabrication processes, resolve production issues, improve quality, and reduce cost. This position is hands-on and shop‑floor–focused, working daily with operators, cross‑functional engineers, and manufacturing leadership.

Assist and train assemblers in composite fabrication operations including, layup, laser projection, ply cutting/kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, and related bonding processes. Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation such as routings, bills of materials, visual work instructions, and standard work. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS, quality, and engineering specifications. Investigate and resolve production issues using data analysis, root cause methods, and corrective action planning. Use data analytics and SPC tools to improve productivity, FPY, and operational performance metrics. Participate in PFMEA, control plans, tool design reviews, and continuous improvement activities. Identify opportunities for process optimization, cycle‑time reduction, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and suppliers on daily production support and technical projects. Assist senior engineers in initiatives related to design changes, equipment upgrades, MRB activities, and manufacturing readiness. Qualifications you Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, technical reports, and work instructions. Experience in MS Office and project management. Experience with Continuous improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc). Ability to follow established procedures and adapt equipment or process concepts to production needs.

We Prefer Strong analytical, problem‑solving,