Manufacturing Engineer I (2nd Shift)

Company: RTX
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Date Posted: 2025-11-21 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 Ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Join our team at Collins Aerospace onsite in Fairfield, CA, as a Manufacturing Engineer I . In this pivotal role, you'll be contributing to the fabrication of egress parts and assemblies for our customers. The role will work 2nd Shift. You will work a 4/10 shift, Monday to Thursday, from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM. This position allows you to apply your knowledge and experience in tooling manufacturing methods and techniques, root-cause corrective actions, and quality investigations, and to resolve interpretation concerns while providing direct support to operations personnel. 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 \n You will work onsite in Fairfield, CA, sitting on the production floor. \n You will be in charge of a whole building, consisting of several fabrication cells and processes. \n Plan manufacturing operations, develop and maintain associated manufacturing documents, standard work, and work instructions. \n Perform root cause analysis and problem-solving to improve production-related issues. Responsible for implementing corrective action or countermeasures to prevent recurrence. \n Seek new solutions to improve producibility and process capability, using and driving lean techniques to improve cost and quality metrics \n Help drive smart factory solutions and other engineering techniques to strengthen process capability. \n Interface and work with Production Operators, Design, Quality & other Manufacturing Engineers to solve problems, improve manufacturability of products and ensure products are manufactured in compliance with drawings and specifications. \n \n Qualifications You Must Have \n Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. \n Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access. \n CAD experience/knowledge (Computer Aided Design) e.g. Solidworks \n \n Qualifications We Prefer \n Previous experience directly supporting a manufacturing line BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degrees are desired as they are the only degrees that provide a pathway to a potential future MRB Engineer role. \n Prior experience or exposure to the metal fabrication processes (fusion welding, heat treat, vacuum brazing, 5-axis machining, especially with titanium and Inconel materials or aluminum honeycomb). \n Experience with MRP system for BOM and production planning management, SAP preferred. \n Experience in application of Lean, through Continuous Improvement events. \n Experience with data analysis tools to be used in capability studies and problem solving and the ability to understand 3D model-based definition and knowledge of GD&T. \n \n What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: \n Medical, dental, and vision insurance \n Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \n Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \n Tuition reimbursement program \n Student Loan Repayment Program \n Life insurance and disability coverage \n Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \n Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits \n Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning \n Adoption Assistance \n Autism Benefit \n Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \n Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \n Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \n Bright Horizons, child and elder care services \n Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \n And more! \n \n May be eligible for relocation. 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 complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 62,000 USD - 118,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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