Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

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We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.

Established in 1934, United Technologies Corp. (UTC) employs over 240,000 individuals and achieves net revenues in excess of $66B. Through strategic acquisitions of companies such as Goodrich, Hamilton Sundstrand, B/E Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney in recent years, the UTC family and its subsidiary companies are positioned become innovation leaders in the Aerospace industry.

Collins Aerospace was created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

Collins 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

Tuition reimbursement (Employee Scholars Program)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet Insurance (New for 2020)

Plus discounts on travel, hotel, Apple products, and wireless programs

Additional Fort Worth, TX site specific benefits include:

Team building activities

Community service participation

This role requires the candidate to be a US Person under the current ITAR definition.

Job Description

When the global aerospace community looks for ideas and solutions to its biggest challenges, they turn to the people of Collins Aerospace Systems. We design, invent and deliver the most advanced and diverse range of aerospace systems on the market. We are inventors. We are manufacturers. We work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defense and rescue applications. Always learning and pushing the boundaries, we are an undisputed industry leader that continually sets the bar higher and higher. Come soar with us.
Today, the fully integrated landing systems we design, test and manufacture help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely. But we aren’t satisfied with today’s success. Our global Landing Systems team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is for a manufacturing engineer to work with Collins Engineering and the supply base. This individual will perform technical evaluations and develop actions plans with a focus on driving supplier performance and business-wide metric improvement. The individual will work with supplier to develop and execute plans to address technical issues related to a supplier’s performance. This may include design, tolerance, production methods, coating, processing, heat treatment, measurement techniques, etc. The person will collaborate with technical resources inside Collins and at the supplier to develop actions and coordinate activities needed to ensure delivery of quality parts occurs per schedule. This will include resolution of risks/obstacles, regardless of origin to ensure manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery schedules are in alignment with customer needs. Communication may involve senior management in multiple organizations.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Establish partnerships at all levels within the supplier, emphasizing: collaboration, clear expectations, common goals, trust and transparency
• Responsible for ensuring supply base is capable and prepared to support production rates on all programs.
• Support the selection, development, and management of Strategic & Preferred Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals.
• Implement programs for supplier performance management, supplier Lean journeys and supply base optimization.
• Partner with suppliers to lead continuous improvement, problem solving, waste elimination, and other value-enhancing opportunities.
• Drive business process improvements between Collins and the suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to lead improvement of their manufacturing processes to reduce cycle times, improve throughput and quality, and ultimately meet the requirements for the Collins Aerospace Supplier Gold Program.
• Support Commodity team negotiations.
• Support the relationship management of Strategic Partners and Preferred suppliers.
• Work with Commodity Managers and Design/Project Engineers to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp-up on new programs.
• Champion value analysis for purchased products and propose/lead design and process improvement projects to reduce costs.
• Make design and manufacturing recommendations in the new product development process, support concurrent engineering activities between supplier and internal product development teams.
• Interact with suppliers to review, maintain and revise Manufacturing Process Sheet (MPS’s)
• Ensure appropriate risk mitigation activities are completed

Basic Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 7 years of relevant experience
• OR an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
• In the absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required.
• Previous experience in a technical capacity (Engineering or Operations)
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and a proficiency with CAD
• Experience in manufacturing – Surface Finishing, Machining, Paint and Assembly.
• Strong supplier & applicable industry knowledge
• General knowledge of Supply Chain Management practices as well as procurement systems.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) with demonstrated success implementing CI projects.
• Previous experience in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace components
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications & drive manufacturability improvements
• Background six sigma, root cause analysis, PPAP, GR&R
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Lean management tools with the ability to measure, analyze and assess complex processes
• 5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment including leading project teams.

Travel Requirements

30% (typically in region)

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• University Degree in a Technical Field (Engineering, Operations or, Quality Preferred)
• Experience in a machining facility with knowledge of programming and tooling
• Advanced degree
• Project Management experience
• Previous experience with aircraft landing gear

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace Systems than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screens for re-hires only performed for previous employees who have been gone from company for more than 1 year.

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.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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