Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-05-29 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-NY-ROME-104
~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS 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 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The role requires significant direct interaction with products and operations and is therefore an onsite role at our facility in Rome, NY. What You Will Do This role provides advanced engineering support for the IGT VS production cell with a strong emphasis on tool design, tool monitoring, and sustaining multiple special processes. Due to the complexity of the components and the criticality of the special processes involved, this position requires an experienced engineer capable of operating with high autonomy and technical depth. The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the technical lead and primary point of contact for real‑time production issue resolution, new process development, tooling and process optimization, industrial controls troubleshooting (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA), and capital project definition and execution. This engineer provides cross‑cell and cross‑functional expertise, influencing process strategy and ensuring alignment with long‑term operational and product requirements. This role is essential to supporting production of critical flight‑safety hardware, enabling operations to meet and exceed safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) expectations. The engineer drives improvements in process capability, equipment reliability, tool life management, and long‑term manufacturability, directly reducing operational risk and enabling future capacity, technology upgrades, and business growth. Process Optimization:
Coordinate and implement operations sequencing and specification procedures to optimize efficiency and quality. Planning and designing manufacturing processes, layouts, operational execution, and specification requirements to ensure full utilization of manufacturing equipment. Process Design:
Plan, design, and select manufacturing processes utilizing materials, specifications, tolerances, equipment, fixtures, tooling, and work instructions. Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with operations and design to support existing product line activities and/or operational process modifications to help enhance products and processes and ensure future business needs are met. Technical Leadership:
Provide technical leadership and train lower-level staff to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities. Advanced Problem Solving:
Determine other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications. New Product Introduction:
Design and develop manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing. Such design and development may include new or revised processes. Data Analytics:
Monitor established processes via data collection for statistical analysis and conveys technical results to influence others. Quality Management:
Monitor and improve quality control procedures to ensure that processes and products meet or exceed customer expectations. Technology Evaluation:
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in aerospace manufacturing, recommending acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. Supplier Collaboration:
Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to select or improve materials, components, and manufacturing processes. Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Continuous Improvement:
Drives a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and incorporating feedback to drive ongoing advancements in aerospace manufacturing. Project Management:
Lead projects from conception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints. Join our preeminent aerospace engineering team delivering evolutionary propulsion system solutions to the global aerospace and defense industry. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract Qualifications We Prefer Experience in a high-complexity, tight-tolerance, low-volume aerospace production environment. Optimizing work instructions to teams, especially with software solutions such as a Manufacturing Execution System, e.g., Solumina. Implementation of significant process improvements that achieve results and engage front-line teams. Ability to write and communicate technical information and build consensus among individual-contributors and leaders. Demonstrated curiosity and passion in STEAM, specifically science or engineering. Successful completion of RTX enterprise OSCLDP, Collins PrIME, or similar rotational program in 2025 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 & Apply Now! Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
