Production Engineering Manager (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary engineering team that includes Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Machine Programmers. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of production processes through continuous improvement, engineering rigor, and robust technical support. The manager will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive operational excellence and support strategic business objectives. This individual will travel up to 10% of the time. What You Will DO: Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, and machine programmers. Set clear goals, performance standards, and development plans for team members. Foster a culture of problem solving, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manufacturing Engineering Oversight Own technical process standards, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation. Drive process optimization to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Implement engineering changes, support new product introduction, and lead process validation activities. Industrial Engineering Management Lead time studies, labor standards development, and capacity modeling. Optimize plant layout, material flow, ergonomics, and workflow efficiency. Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and support waste elimination across the facility. Machine Programming & Automation Oversee CNC, robotic, and automated equipment programming and optimization. Ensure programs meet performance, quality, and safety standards. Evaluate new technologies, automation opportunities, and tooling improvements. Technical Problem Solving & Support Serve as technical escalation point for production issues. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities. Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Strategic & Cross‑Functional Responsibilities Support capital projects, process capability improvements, and equipment upgrades. Collaborate with Operations on production planning, capacity analysis, and readiness. Track and report engineering KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, and productivity improvements. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract  4+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience 4+ years in technical leadership 3+ years experience with Lean or Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Qualifications We Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) Hands-on experience with CNC programming, machining processes, or automated systems What We Offer:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    • 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 program  •Student Loan Repayment Program   •Life insurance and disability coverage   •Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  •Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  •Ovia Health, fertility, andreimbursement family planning   •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   • And more!   Learn More and Apply Now The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our bu