Staff Technician IV , Manufacturing Engineering Ops (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-10
Location: Union, WV (225 Stringtown Rd, Stringtown)
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering NDT Technician for the Heated Composites product line. This role offers the opportunity to learn procedures and strategies associated with process improvements in a team-based aerospace environment, with potential progression to project management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive bond testing (level 1 limited)
• Program NDT test equipment
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions
• Maintain manufacturing bill of materials and routers
• Create engineering change orders and manufacturing change orders
• Develop manufacturing process improvements to enhance capacity and throughput
• Work autonomously with limited supervision within a team and alongside production personnel
• Influence others in the work area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices

Requirements

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post-high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), with preference for Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
• Ability to maintain and improve product profitability and yield, reducing SRR and operating costs
• Experience developing and implementing production manufacturing instructions using technical writing skills
• Proficiency in testing and reviewing products using nondestructive test methods specific to bond testing, including programming test equipment and reviewing test reports
• Ability to modernize the Heated Composites manufacturing process to reduce labor times, increase productivity, and reduce reliance on WIP and inventory

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 (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 $53,100 - $100,900 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.