Senior Manager, Production Engineering (Onsite)

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, Collins Aerospace Brazing in Durham, New Hampshire operates a state‑of‑the‑art facility specializing in dip and vacuum brazing, chassis testing, and advanced thermal solutions for aerospace, commercial and defense industries. The facility is AS9100 certified and Nadcap accredited, featuring new equipment, a cafeteria, onsite fitness gym, and outdoor tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. This is an Onsite position requiring U.S. citizenship (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract). In this role you will gain exposure to advanced chassis design, brazing processes, manufacturing techniques, formal CORE training, and best practices for AS9100 and Nadcap compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality, ensuring alignment with AS9100 requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including planning, quality, and operations, to support new product introductions and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Guide innovation efforts for manufacturing capabilities by contributing to and executing elements of our innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Play a critical role in sustaining our Nadcap accreditation efforts, ensuring special processes meet the rigorous requirements for certification.
• Support the production maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports to communicate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is needed for this position.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience