Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we address our customers’ most challenging needs in a rapidly evolving global market.

Our innovations enable modern flight for millions of travelers and military personnel every second. From emergency power generation systems that ensure passenger safety to advanced cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, our Power & Controls team strives to enhance the customer experience. At Collins Aerospace, we hire the best in the industry—driven by their ideas, fueled by their integrity, and united in the mission to take flight.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our OEM aero/industrial nozzle manufacturing facility in West Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the production of high-performance aerospace components.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and resolve non-conforming product issues as a Material Review Board (MRB) member.

• Minimize the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) for assigned product lines.

• Define and solve technical problems in manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments.

• Implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives on assigned product lines.

• Collaborate with design engineering teams to enhance manufacturability of products.

• Develop efficient production workflows and determine optimal sequencing of operations.

• Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and analyze cost factors.

• Support facility layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment as needed.

• Solve manufacturing challenges of varying complexity.

• Design tools, fixtures, and gauges using SolidWorks to improve manufacturing processes and address safety concerns.

• 3D printing of fixtures.

• Create detailed assembly work instructions using Microsoft Excel and Word (experience with SolidWorks Composer is a plus).

• Program laser markers and develop operator instructions for laser marking processes.

• Utilize RTX-Lifecycle-Program-Management (RLPM) for New Product Introduction projects (NPI) to develop build plans for new fuel nozzle designs.

• Develop and maintain production routings and bill of materials.

• Work with suppliers to resolve quality and technical issues.

• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure conformance with customer specifications and requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Prior manufacturing or other engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project is a plus.

• Experience in machining, assembly, fixture design, tooling design, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Familiarity with special processes such as vacuum brazing, heat treating, TIG/laser welding, and EDM.

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!  

May be eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role type definition:

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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