Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company	RTX
Location	Rome, NY, USA
Salary	$82000 – $164000
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s, Master’s
Experience Level	Senior

Requirements

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement operations sequencing and specification procedures to optimize efficiency and quality
Plan, design, and select manufacturing processes utilizing materials, specifications, tolerances, equipment, fixtures, tooling, and work instructions
Collaborate with operations and design to support existing product line activities and/or operational process modifications
Provide technical leadership and train lower-level staff to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities
Determine other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications
Design and develop manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing
Monitor established processes via data collection for statistical analysis and conveys technical results to influence others
Monitor and improve quality control procedures to ensure that processes and products meet or exceed customer expectations
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in aerospace manufacturing, recommending acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to select or improve materials, components, and manufacturing processes
Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Drives a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and incorporating feedback to drive ongoing advancements in aerospace manufacturing
Lead projects from conception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints

Preferred Qualifications

Capability in a high-complexity, tight-tolerance, low-volume aerospace production environment
Experience with conveying work instructions to teams, especially with software solutions such as a Manufacturing Execution System, e.g., Solumina
Experience with implementation of process improvements that engaged front-line teams
Experience communicating technical information and build consensus among individual-contributors and leaders