Engineer II, Sustaining Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-05
Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)
U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

About the Role

Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) at Collins Aerospace is seeking a driven Sustaining Engineer to support production programs across a variety of aerospace technologies. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, quality, and purchasing to ensure on-time deliveries and program commitments. You will manage customer relationships, provide technical support, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on mechanical components and assemblies. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial success of our site.

Responsibilities

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with customers, peers, and Collins leadership.
• Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting program productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide customer support for Field Failure investigations.
• Pursue cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Liaise between project management, planning, project teams, and production line management to support plant output.
• Prepare project estimates and project plans; manage project schedule, budgets, and status.
• Plan, direct, and oversee activities of an Integrated Project Team (IPT).
• Support Quality investigations when piece-part issues affect product deliveries.
• Understand and execute test procedures; analyze, interpret, and report test results.
• Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce the probability of engineering setbacks.
• Assess customer issues and develop resolutions that meet Collins and customer objectives.
• Read and interpret drawings, provide markups, and coordinate drawing releases.
• Document best practices into engineering standard work.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across departments and business units.
• Experience and/or understanding of the engineering change process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD.