Senior Engineering Manager, Structural Processing (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Equipment Engineering organization is seeking a highly technical Engineering Manager to lead our Structural Processing engineering team. This role is responsible for leading a team of engineers focused on the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment and process automation solutions across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a technical engineering leader with strong experience in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and complex manufacturing equipment. This individual will provide technical direction, guide solution architecture, challenge engineering and vendor designs, and develop scalable equipment solutions for demanding manufacturing processes. The Engineering Manager is accountable for the successful execution of the team's engineering deliverables, including technical quality, resource planning, technical decision-making, and employee development. A dedicated Program Management Office (PMO) provides project management support, including schedule management, budget tracking, risk management, and program reporting, allowing the Engineering Manager to focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and technical solution delivery.

This is a remote position that may have up to 25% travel. This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.  

What You Will Do

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of manufacturing and automation engineers
• Provide hiring, performance management, and talent development for a team of primarily experienced professionals
• Provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing equipment and process automation solutions
• Lead technical solution development from initial problem definition through equipment deployment and operational handoff
• Guide equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and functional safety
• Develop enterprise solutions for structural processing and process-oriented manufacturing equipment
• Partner with manufacturing sites, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements
• Influence stakeholders outside the Equipment Engineering function, including external vendors, OEMs, integrators, and technology suppliers, on standards and technical direction
• Translate complex manufacturing problems into practical, scalable equipment solutions
• Lead technical design reviews and challenge internal and external engineering solutions
• Develop strategic partnerships with equipment OEMs, system integrators, and technology suppliers
• Provide technical oversight of vendor-designed and vendor-built manufacturing equipment
• Promote reusable and standardized solutions that can be deployed across multiple manufacturing sites
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, and transition to site ownership
• Develop technical expertise and engineering capability within the team
• Serve as a senior technical consultant for complex automation and manufacturing equipment challenges across the enterprise
• Solve undefined, moderately complex engineering problems requiring integration of multiple technologies, manufacturing sites, process constraints, and high-energy or high‑force systems
• Execute tactical and operational plans that directly impact manufacturing performance and structural processing capability across the enterprise

Technical Scope

The Structural Processing team supports manufacturing technologies including:

• Robotic welding systems
• Industrial robotics
• Press and forming systems
• Structural processing equipment
• Automated process equipment
• High-force and high-energy manufacturing systems
• Material handling and equipment integration
• Process monitoring and controls
• Machine controls and industrial automation
• Integrated manufacturing cells and production equipment

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, OR advanced industrial equipment development, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated experience with industrial automation and robotics
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based systems, and equipment integration
• Knowledge of functional safety and machine safety principles
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams
• Experience working with equipment OEMs, system integrators, or automation suppliers
• Ability to lead technical design reviews and evaluate complex engineering solutions
• Ability to travel to up to 25% to support manufacturing sites and vendor facilities as required

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience leading engineering teams in a complex manufacturing environment
• Strong background in manufacturing automation and capital equipment development
• Experience with industrial robotics and robotic manufacturing processes
• Experience with robotic welding, press systems, forming equipment, or other process-oriented manufacturing technologies
• Experience with functional safety standards and safety-rated automation systems
• Experience with complex machine controls and integrated manufacturing cells
• Experience developing equipment solutions for deployment across multiple manufacturing sites
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical engineering talent
• Strong technical problem-solving and systems thinking skills
• Experience influencing enterprise standards and long‑term technology direction across multiple manufacturing sites

What Success Looks Like

• Success in this role requires more than delivering individual equipment projects. The Engineering Manager will build deep technical capability within the team, develop strong technology and vendor partnerships, and create manufacturing equipment solutions that can be reused and scaled across the enterprise.
• The successful candidate will be comfortable leading people while remaining actively engaged in technical solutioning, equipment architecture, design reviews, and complex engineering decisions. This leader drives enterprise-level impact through technical strategy, solution standardization, and cross-functional alignment.

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 businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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