Manufacturing Methods Engineering Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 looking for an experienced Manufacturing Method Engineering Specialist working to support operations. You are responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining robust manufacturing methods, processes, NC programming and various documentation to support the production of aerospace components.

This role ensures that manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with quality and regulatory standards.

Work Location: Onsite role at Oakville Facility, Ontario – Canada

What You Will Do

• Develop, prepare, and maintain Manufacturing Plans (MPS/APS), routing, rework schemes and supporting documentation in PLM/ERP systems. Manage the standard times, cost estimates, and planning parameters in the ERP. (SAP)

• Coordinate, modify and create NC programming, and technique sheets both internal and with suppliers, ensuring approval and release of all required documents.

• Analyze engineering drawings, models, and specifications to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards, modifying fixtures cutting tools, and other tooling designs to meet your manufacturing process.

• Build with the technicians the standard work, critical lift plans to support the manufacturing plan and or process. Train and mentor production operators and technicians on new or revised processes.

• Provide technical support to production, leading troubleshooting manufacturing issues including problem-solving, defect analysis, QN rework instructions, and leading RCCA initiatives. Work through first article inspections non-conformances.

• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, MRB Engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and alignment with engineering requirements.

• Provide technical support to vendors, satellite sites, and cross-functional teams (Quality, MRB, Planning, Operations, Engineering)

• Using CORE methodologies, you are responsible to deliver process improvements to reduce your PPM, cycle time, scrap, and rework. Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven reports and presentations to leadership to support decision-making.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing and proving manufacturing processes. Raise engineering change requests as required.

• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, specifications, internal quality & EH&S procedures and other customer/government regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications We Require

• Typically requires: A University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing environment, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• Experience in reading, analyzing , and interpreting engineering drawings, general business, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Experience in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in CAD/CAM software (i.e NX preferred, CATIA, MasterCam, etc ),

• Experience in GD&T and quality standards.

• A successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CGD

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with C.I. tools and CORE methodologies with the ability to analyze and improve processes to reduce cost and improve quality.

• Strong ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers is required

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with proven problem-solving ability

• Teamcenter, Solumina, system application SAP Experience

• Experience in aerospace specifications and industry (AS9100, NADCAP).

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance.

• Innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables.

• Effective team player.

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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. 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!