Job Description

Summary: Analysis, research and development of materials and processing engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for products design, or operations of Landing Gear designs. Typical Roles/Area of Focus

• Perform duties with the Materials and Process Engineering Team serving as a specialist in the areas chemical processing, heat treating, surface finishing, metallurgical testing, and failure analysis of metallic structures.
• Consult with Value Stream Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality as needed.
• Work with plant sites and/or sub-tier suppliers to troubleshoot processing issues.
• Perform material and chemical testing and verification tests within the lab.
• Review and Troubleshoot issues within the supply base.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to perform root cause investigations of metallic, non-metallic, composite, and polymer materials.
• Creates and implements common procedures and standard work across the organization to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Analyzes, researches, designs, and develops materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems, and subsystems
• Will review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
• Applies engineering principles to drive interim and final solutions to technical, operational and quality issues as they relate to production. Implements, develops and maintain product/process improvements.
• Teams with others in root cause analysis.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to participate in process improvements. Collaborate with the Production Team to meet business metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost).

Primary Responsibilities:

• With supervision, performs the M&PT roles as described above.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Can interface effectively with all levels of the organization, suppliers and customers.
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving and self-directed behavior
• Drives improvements to existing processes.
• Contributes to department by applying their knowledge and experience.
• Impacts value stream level objectives

• Committed to safety and RTX values
• Understands the CORE philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Landing gear materials and processing experience is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (in Metallurgical engineering, Materials science, chemistry, or Chemical engineering or other related technical field) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The high quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Collins Aerospace Systems is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.