Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Must be authorized to work in the Mexico without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. 

If you’re passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and making a global impact, our Manufacturing Engineering Manager role is the perfect opportunity to advance your career. You’ll lead the development of cutting-edge manufacturing processes for the aerospace and defense industry, driving process optimization, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring a talented team of engineers to achieve operational excellence 

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including new or revised procedures, to ensure efficient transfer of technology from research to production. 

• Collaborate with pilot plant and production teams to establish procedures for cost-effective mass production. 

• Conduct tests, measurements, and troubleshooting during production to control variables and resolve process or equipment issues. 

• Evaluate field support requirements, recommend tools, test equipment, and maintenance materials, and advise on the acquisition of new technologies and materials. 

• Lead and mentor manufacturing engineers to ensure adherence to quality and production standards. 

• Develop and monitor operating budgets to maximize cost-efficiency while maintaining compliance with standards. 

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve products, reduce costs, and optimize productivity through improvements in fabrication processes, tooling, equipment, assembly methods, and material usage. 

• Provide guidance on design concepts and specification requirements to enhance manufacturing capabilities and performance. 

• Develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring effective communication with internal and external teams, and optimally managing resources to meet established deadlines, budgets, and objectives. 

• Manage and effectively resolve conflicts in cross-functional environments, facilitating mutually beneficial agreements through strategic negotiation skills that promote collaboration and achievement of organizational goals. 

• Position may include occasional travel to the United States, as required by business needs, and might require obtaining a visa. 

• Requires proficiency in English and Spanish to effectively communicate across diverse teams, deliver presentations, lead meetings, and facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment on business objectives. 

• Typically requires a University Degree in engineering and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. 

• At least 5 years of engineering experience and a minimum of 2 years of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Experience leading a Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing process.  

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional collaboration among Engineering, Operations, Program Office, and Business Development teams to achieve e.g., product launches, process improvements, cost reductions.   

• Advanced English proficiency. 

• Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support  

• Preferred experience in Electronic and Aerospace industry   

• Experience with Automated Machines, such as SMT and Selective Soldering Systems. 

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Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).  

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.  

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 

Role Type Definitions:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.