Principal, Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking a highly experienced manufacturing project engineer to join our dynamic team for producing complex fire suppression systems. This position is for a skilled senior level engineer with deep knowledge and technical expertise in manufacturing, assembly of metal components, pressure systems, electro-mechanical assemblies and material handling. This professional will lead projects for automating processes in addition to updating current production technology and should be familiar with processes such as machining, welding, brazing, etch or laser marking, chemical treatment, and metal coatings. This role must excel at critical thinking, project management, as well as leading cross-functional teams in close collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, operations, and quality team members to solve complex issues and implement projects while working under limited direction.

What You Will Do:

• Investigate, procure and launch new equipment with technological advances in support of manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, and implement for manufacturing the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, or specifications for production. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.
• Identify and execute projects for process and product improvements in alignment with key process indicators (KPI’s) such as yield, cost and scrap.
• Lead and implement projects for 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.
• Review manufacturability of existing and future products for integrating into current production lines and or creating new production lines.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Follow compliance and lead change management for new manufacturing equipment or process 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.
• Reviews and validates recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advises modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, concerns or productivity constraints.
• Works with EH&S to identify and resolve ergonomic and other safety concerns specific to equipment and tools.
• Assist PFMEA team reviews and updates for products.
• Lead or mentor entry-level engineers, technicians, and operation team members.

What You Will Learn:

• Sharpen your skills working with vendors, contractors and internal team members from the design phase, purchase, installation, through the release to production of new tooling and equipment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Solid Works or other CAD proficiency
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Launch of new manufacturing line or line re-layout projects
• New equipment installation experience
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

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 electromechanical assemblies and robotics
• Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, regulations, AS9100
• Process automation
• Pressure systems and vessels
• Familiarity with SAP, Solumina

ROLE TYPE:

*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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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.  

•       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.  

•       And more!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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