Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP 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. Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Cheshire Operations team to support the production and testing of high-reliability inertial products. You’ll work hands-on with operations, quality, and engineering to improve processes, solve problems, and help the site deliver on mission-critical customer commitments.   Why Cheshire?  We build precision inertial products that support some of the world’s most important missions. Our site culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on continuous improvement. Your ideas will be heard, and your impact will be seen.   Mission : Deliver high-reliability inertial products with uncompromising quality and on-time performance.   Vision:  Be the premier inertial manufacturing site—known for innovation, operational excellence, and a skilled, empowered workforce.  This is an onsite role in Cheshire, CT and is NOT eligible for relocation assistance.    What You’ll Do:    Support daily production and testing by troubleshooting issues and driving process stability   Develop and improve work instructions, routings, test procedures, and operator training materials  Lead RCCA investigations using structured problem-solving tools   Use SAP for BOM control, routing updates, work order management, and traceability   Support customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions   Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost   Maintain configuration control and documentation discipline   Participate in New Product Introduction and ensure production readiness   Support tooling, fixtures, and test equipment readiness   Train and certify operators on critical manufacturing and testing processes  What Makes This Role Rewarding:    Direct, visible impact on production performance   Hands-on engineering in a meaningful, mission-driven environment   A supportive team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and innovation  Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer ERP knowledge in a production environment.   Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience (Process Mapping, Fishbone, 5 Whys, MPR, RedX, SixSigma, Fault Tree, etc... )   Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and GD&T   Strong communication skills for working with operators, peers, and customers  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field  Engineering experience in aerospace/defense or high-precision regulated manufacturing  Experience with documentation and configuration control  Inertial manufacturing, environmental testing, or electromechanical assembly experience.   SAP and SOLUMINA proficiency in a production environment   Familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap   Lean/CI experience   Experience developing and delivering operator training   What We Offer Benefits    Some of our competitive benefits packages include:    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!   Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.   The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are exci