Date Posted:
2021-09-08-07:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane, Spokane, WA, 99204 USA

The Program (Process) Engineer is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing-related processes for carbon-carbon fiber brakes for aerospace applications, qualifying new technology and aircraft programs into production, and providing hands-on leadership in the identification of sources of process/product variation. The Program Engineer will also identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, typically aimed at improving product performance, reducing process variation and product cost. They will work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure production material meets all necessary quality standards while still maintaining on-time delivery goals.

Typical Duties:

• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems
• Designs and plans layout of equipment to optimize the chemical and materials engineering processes
• Performs laboratory studies of steps in the manufacturing of new products and tests proposed processes in small scale operations such as a pilot plant to ensure feasibility and viability
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design
• Monitors material performance and evaluates material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met
• Designs, develops and tests metallic and non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs
• Researches to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
• Determines arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize 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, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
• Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs
• Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost, and reducing process variation
• Liaison interdepartmentally within Spokane regarding production issues associated with their aircraft programs
• Liaison between Troy, the other carbon sites, and Spokane regarding support/information associated with their aircraft programs
• Responsible for maintaining and/or writing of specs and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
• Complete other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• A formal degree in Chemical or Material Science Engineering
• Masters degree Chemical or Material Science Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing engineering (or related mfg)
• Aerospace Manufacturing experience
• Aircraft program and/or project management experience
• Data mining experience
• Experience in technical writing and management presentations

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!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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