Senior Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 | Location: Santa Isabel, PR (onsite; relocation not offered) | U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for developing, sustaining, and optimizing manufacturing processes that support aerospace production. In this people-leadership position, you will drive operational excellence, manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management. Your mission is to build and develop a world-class Manufacturing Engineering organization that delivers innovative solutions, optimizes production processes, and supports strategic growth. You must reside in Puerto Rico at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for sustaining, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes across multiple product lines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Identify and support new business opportunities by communicating the site's manufacturing capabilities and recommending innovative manufacturing technologies.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects, ensuring successful execution of process improvements, capital investments, and production readiness initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering, regulatory, customer, and quality requirements while promoting standardized and mistake-proof work practices.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support manufacturing innovation through cell design, test integration, process validation, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Develop engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Present project updates, operational metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, including cell design, test integration, and manufacturing validation techniques.
• Strong project management experience; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Proven success in talent development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Experience working in dynamic manufacturing environments with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of SAP and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions