Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer will work at RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, in the West Des Moines, IA facility. The role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve non-conforming product issues as a Material Review Board (MRB) member.
• Minimize the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) for assigned product lines.
• Define and solve technical problems in manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments.
• Implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives on assigned product lines.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to enhance manufacturability of products.
• Develop efficient production workflows and determine optimal sequencing of operations.
• Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and analyze cost factors.
• Support facility layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment as needed.
• Solve manufacturing challenges of varying complexity.
• Design tools, fixtures, and gauges using SolidWorks to improve manufacturing processes and address safety concerns.
• Create detailed assembly work instructions using Microsoft Excel and Word (experience with SolidWorks Composer is a plus).
• Program laser markers and develop operator instructions for laser marking processes.
• Utilize RTX-Lifecycle-Program-Management (RLPM) for New Product Introduction projects (NPI) to develop build plans for new fuel nozzle designs.
• Develop and maintain production routings and bill of materials.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality and technical issues.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure conformance with customer specifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering (manufacturing, operations, aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or a related field).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in machining, assembly, fixture design, tooling design, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with special processes such as vacuum brazing, heat treating, TIG/laser welding, and EDM.