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Collins Aerospace · 6 hours ago

Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves providing direction and technical expertise across manufacturing operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing readiness throughout the product lifecycle.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day mentorship and coordination for Manufacturing Engineering activities

Collaborate closely with the Factory Automation team to ensure production alignment and seamless transitions from development to manufacturing

Partner with production and factory personnel to develop, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing processes and tools

Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of job instruction sheets in accordance with current manufacturing requirements

Create, review, and maintain manufacturing routings within Solumina

Design, specify, and procure new or replacement tooling to support production and operational needs

Lead systematic continuous improvement efforts to reduce manufacturing costs and improve efficiency, quality, and throughput

Utilize manufacturing data to identify process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions, including mistake-proofing solutions

Identify, evaluate, and lead process improvement and automation projects across manufacturing operations

Drive and ensure achievement of manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) for all activities supporting product development and production readiness

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringContinuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingSAP ExperienceAerospace ExperienceTask PlanningMentoring

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Preferred

Ability to lead task planning and execution

Experience in mentoring

SAP Experience

Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment

Benefits

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!