Manufacturing Engineering Department Manager (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 Manufacturing Engineering Department Manager will provide leadership of the engineering and technical resources required to support ongoing factory technical support, ensuring operational excellence across the various manufacturing processes from planning to transition to production, through production execution and customer support. This is a highly visible role and is expected to champion collaboration by bringing best in class solutions which deliver innovative manufacturing technologies and processes to create sustained growth while driving affordability.

This position is in a fast-paced environment and is a key enabler for leading factory technical execution. This role is highly collaborative with cross-functional factory, program and engineering leaders to execute tactical and strategic goals. This role also collaborates with the Collins Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering extended leadership team, working cohesively with the other manufacturing engineering leaders within the Collins Operations and Supply Chain organization to share best practices and to advance manufacturing engineering strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in manufacturing engineering leadership roles.

What You Will Do:

• People leader of ~50-60 Manufacturing engineers, including department staff of 5+ composed of Section Managers / Technical Leads located in Largo, FL.

• Collaborate and build strong cross-functional teams to meet Largo factory goals, with direct responsibility for leading assembly and test instructions, yield improvements, technical issue investigation and root cause/corrective action, improvement of factory processes, and test equipment maintenance procedures, while supporting factory on-time delivery and cost targets.

• Responsible for managing the department leadership team and technical staff, leading performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and talent development activities, while holding employees accountable to demonstrate RTX Values and Behaviors and adhering to the Code of Conduct.

• Support site initiatives and strategy as a member of the Largo Site Leadership team

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of engineering talent with the competencies required to support execution of factory operations.

• Support new business capture and successful factory transition by reviewing bids for any new production activities and participating in technology and manufacturing readiness reviews, providing design inputs for manufacturing, assembly, and test.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically require a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 

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

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements  

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering

• 3+ years of prior leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience leading an engineering team in a DoD environment

• Understanding of RTX product structures and product technical details.

• Familiarity with documentation systems such as Common PDM to validate As-Built configurations, alternates, ECNs, and change history

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

• Experience with CORE and lean manufacturing processes

• Proven track record of positive financial performance / cost reduction

What We Offer:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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 and Apply Now:

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.  

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. 

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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