Producibility Engineer

Summary:

The primary role of a Producibility Engineer is to act as a liaison between Engineering and Operations/Suppliers. In this position, you will regularly coordinate with various functions within the business to help improve overall efficiency in manufacturing through refining product design and/or assisting Operations/Suppliers to understand engineering intent. This coordinative strategy increases the success rate of manufacturing complex components as non-conformances are minimized.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate designs and products to support our vision and allow for the most cost effective and efficient manufacturing methods
• Identifying design features and manufacturing technologies that will lead to highly producible designs
• Collaborate with other teams from design, manufacturing, aftermarket, and finance, to understand full cycle product development goals and expectations on each project.
• Effectively collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout entire product lifecycle
• Liaise with MRB (Quality and Engineering) to review repeat non-conformances that are hindering operations
• Interpret discrepancies on non-conformance records (i.e., NCRs, QNs, etc.) and understand the corresponding engineering disposition in order to identify critical defects in need of immediate corrective action
• Provide technical guidance to Operations/Suppliers relative to engineering requirements
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, excel in a fast-paced environment and shift gears at a moment’s notice
• Traveling between Supplier/Manufacturing sites up to 50%
• Additional tasks and activities as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment or minimum of 5 years working experience in Landing Gear
• Proficient with CATIA V5
• Good understanding of Landing Gear design principles
• Good understanding of MRB – be able to fully interpret nonconformance records and understand their corresponding dispositions.
• Strong understanding of GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
• Good working knowledge of High-strength Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steels and Titanium materials in Landing Gear applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of Quality Systems, Inspection, Corrective & Preventive Action
• Familiarity with peculiarities of Military Production and DoD Contracts
• Navigational expertise within SAP enterprise system
• Navigational expertise within Matrix and SmarTeam PLM systems preferred
• Proven record of effectively leading a cross-functional team and delivering desired results
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure while maintaining composure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be very well organized and eager to learn new skills
• Must be hands on at all levels of product lifecycle
• Problem solver who works well with others in a team setting
• Remains ethical at all costs
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to identify and engage all necessary authoritative resources in a timely manner
• Shall be very disciplined technically / professionally / emotionally

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global 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!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Collins Aerospace Systems is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.