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Collins Aerospace · 16 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Operations

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$63K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer that will support our Riverside, CA location, assisting with the fabrication of advanced composite structures used on commercial and military platforms. This entry-level, production-focused role provides hands-on experience supporting composite bonding and assembly operations, working with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams to learn, support, and improve processes that impact quality, efficiency, cost, and schedule in a shop floor environment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist operators in the fabrication of composite structures including composite layup, laser projection systems, ply cutting and kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, equipment programing and other typical composite bond processes

Own creation and maintenance of manufacturing process documents (routings, bill of materials, visual aids, standard work)

Ensure sequences in manufacturing processes and product builds are followed and comply with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality requirements

Investigate root cause of process failures or quality issues and develops go-forward approach

Use data analytics / statistical process control (SPC) for productivity, First Pass Yield (FPY) and business unit targets and improvement

Engage in problem solving initiatives & challenges status quo (e.g. root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, FPY, customer escapes)

Interface with fellow manufacturing engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors. Assists senior manufacturing technical staff in cross-discipline technical initiatives involving design, quality, equipment, testing, Material Review Board (MRB) and Materials & Process engineers

Participate and contribute on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control build plans. Identifies opportunities on drawings and specifications to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing

Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during fabrication

Participate in process improvement and continuous improvement activities. Implements results of lean manufacturing initiatives

Implement process improvements by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics, automation and simulation

Participate in digital manufacturing solutions with support from digital subject matter experts

Preform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Composite MaterialsCNC MachiningData AnalyticsCATIA V5/V6MS Office/ExcelRobotic AutomationProcess ImprovementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Experience reading and interpreting material and process' specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports, manuals, layups and work instructions

Experience or understanding of Machine Operation and/or mechanical repairs

Experience Utilizing MS Office/Excel software

Preferred

Experience using CATIA V5/V6 and 3DExperience Software Suite

Experience using CATIA's Composite Workbench or FiberSim NX

Experience with composite Materials and (Non-Destructive Inspections) techniques and methods

Experience with high-rate manufacturing methods

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!