Structural MRB Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Riverside, CA (onsite)

U.S. citizenship or immigration sponsorship available if needed; no export authorization required.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent aerospace and defense solutions, is seeking a Structural MRB Engineer specializing in composite aerospace structures. This production support role operates in a manufacturing shop environment, collaborating with a multi-discipline team to address tasks related to composite component manufacture for advanced composite and metallic structures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain customer approval for Material Review Board (MRB) authority through training and demonstrated knowledge of relevant materials, structures, and requirements.
• Design repairs for damaged hardware using modeling tools such as Catia to restore the design intent of aerostructures components, both composite and metallic.
• Support existing product line design activities and operational process modifications to enhance products and processes, ensuring alignment with current and future business needs.
• Interface with customers to communicate repairs and justify engineering decisions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on the manufacturing floor to support production.
• Collaborate with Materials and Process engineers to interpret specifications and advise manufacturing on relevant issues.
• Support Quality initiatives for root cause corrective action to eliminate repetitive issues and standardize manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with MRB engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.
• Assist senior technical staff in cross-discipline technical initiatives involving design, quality, equipment, testing, and Materials & Process engineers.
• Participate in process improvement, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Engage in digital manufacturing solutions with support from digital subject matter experts.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts (stress, design, fire and safety, etc.) to obtain approvals for necessary defects and damages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor lower-level staff to diagnose and solve problems, building team capabilities.
• Travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• University degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of experience (for Engineering/Other Technical positions).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems such as Teamcenter and SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing and assembly operations environments.
• Experience with composite and metallic materials.
• Proficiency in Catia V5.
• Previous experience with MRB delegated authority.

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 support.
• 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 $118,300 – $224,900 USD. The range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. Factors considered in extending an offer include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on role level and collective-bargaining agreements. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.