Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2

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 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.

Join the Mechanical Engine Systems (MES) business within Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls! At the forefront of Manufacturing Engineering, our engineers support over 50 individual fuel control and actuation products flying on commercial airlines, private jets, and military aircraft. Alongside our technicians, we utilize precision equipment in our assembly and automation in our high performance test rigs to improve performance, reliability, repeatability, and quality. Our Manufacturing Engineers drive innovation you can see on display each and every day. Come join our team to support our flying fleet and put your engineering skills into practice!

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will be the operation’s hands-on technical focal point for all component assembly, and performance. You are responsible for authoring prescriptive work instructions, drawing approvals, functional failure investigations, data analytics, test yield improvement, tool maintenance, and overall compliance. This role requires a high level of component and machining knowledge. In addition to supporting the hydromechanical fuel controls and actuators, you will serve as the bridge between the Technicians, Quality, Operation Leads, Project Engineering, Design, and Program Office. Process reliability and repeatability rely on your attention to detail and collaborative skills; critical for maintaining our aerospace products to the highest rigor, standards, and quality.

What You Will Do

• Component Assembly – Responsible for authoring and developing detailed hydromechanical component process plans for commercial and military products. Incorporating the latest tools, materials, technology, lessons learned, and process improvements. Engineers will spend a large part of their time on the shop floor, working with the technicians, learning how to drive process improvements, increasing part flow, efficiency, quality, and reducing costs. Working closely with Metrology and the Tooling group to design new equipment may be necessary.

• Drawing & Design Definition – Review drawings requirements to assure that definition is explicit, accurate, and achievable. Work with Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering to address any revisions required to assure that all requirements are met and verified or where requirements cannot be met, identify issues, risks, and opportunities.

• Field and Acceptance Test Yield – Utilize in-depth component, manufacturing, and machining knowledge to troubleshoot, and resolve acceptance performance test failures. Collaborate with Project Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechanical Systems, and Test Engineering to analyze.

• Design Definition – Work within the IPT, and NPI Manufacturing Engineering teams to provide accurate manufacturing definition on component drawings. Utilizes strong mechanical working understanding of pumps, fuel controls, actuators, flow meters, electrohydraulic servo valves, flow orifices, and plumbing valves. Support Design, Drafting, Structures, Operations, and Quality to ensure that design layouts and detail drawings meets manufacturing capabilities.

• Quality Assurance – Monitors quality control procedures to ensure that processes and products meet or exceed customer expectations. Support quality investigations, CORE initiatives, deviations, and engineering change approvals.

• Collaboration – Closely working within a multifunctional operations team environment, assuring that defined customer requirements and business milestones are met.

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.

• Prior engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience in technical writing including development of work instructions, process documentation, and engineering standards.

• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to interpret and apply complex drawings.

• Experience with tool calibration, metrology, and gauging systems to ensure product quality and compliance.

• Background in Manufacturing Engineering , preferably in a regulated or high-reliability industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive).

• Proficiency with Solumina, NX, or similar 3D CAD/CAM and MES systems.

• Understanding of mechanical control systems and hydraulic systems , including troubleshooting and process optimization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access), including data analysis and reporting.

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 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.

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