Senior Materials and Process Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer who will provide support in composites, structural adhesives, and other organic materials used in nacelle applications. In this role, you will create and maintain materials and process specifications, deliver timely technical support to program design teams, and resolve complex questions from Operations and suppliers. You will also support the engineering materials catalog, lead special process supplier qualifications, and contribute to cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. What You Will Do: Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring creativity, sound judgment, and alignment with program objectives. Create, maintain, and approve materials and process specifications for composites, prepregs, and structural adhesives. Lead special-process supplier qualifications and audits. Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective/preventive actions for process failures or quality issues. Serve as a technical contact for external customers and suppliers; deliver technical presentations. Develop qualifications, certification, and acceptance material property values. Lead small technical teams and mentor early-career engineers. Drive CORE MFA, and SPQDC initiatives. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Experience with composites, prepregs, structural adhesives, and aerospace organic/metallic materials. Experience with technical writing (specifications, test plans, and reports). Experience with MS Word and Excel. Qualifications We Prefer: Aerospace manufacturing experience (nacelle products preferred). Experience with SAP and Teamcenter. Continuous improvement background (CORE, Lean, Six Sigma). Effective communication of complex technical concepts to internal and external customers. What We Offer: Benefits:  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 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, and 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!    This role may be eligible for relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenan