Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-22Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MIRAMAR-3601 3601 Flamingo Rd FLAMINGO 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 Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our Customer Service Engineering team at our based in Miramar, FL. In this hands-on engineering role, you'll provide technical leadership and production support for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of electrical power and control systems that keep commercial and military aircraft operating safely and reliably. This position is ideal for an established engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems on the production floor. You'll partner closely with technicians, inspectors, quality, operations, and engineering teams to troubleshoot hardware, improve manufacturing and repair processes, optimize testing systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. What You Will Do • Provide Subject Matter Expert engineering support for production, repair, overhaul, and testing activities within a fast-paced aerospace MRO environment. • Troubleshoot complex hardware, manufacturing, and test-related issues to minimize downtime and improve product flow. • Support functional testing operations by diagnosing failures, improving test processes, and ensuring the continuous operation and reliability of test equipment. • Analyze manufacturing and repair processes to identify opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, standardization, and cost reduction. • Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing instructions, process documentation, engineering procedures, and technical work instructions. • Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support customer commitments. • Monitor material consumption, evaluate repair data, and identify process improvements that enhance operational performance and customer reliability. • Lead and support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities for production and testing equipment. • Coordinate with internal engineering teams, equipment vendors, and customers to support equipment upgrades, troubleshooting efforts, and technical issue resolution. • Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles. • Establish and support the introduction of new repair capabilities, equipment, automation, and process improvements as business needs evolve. • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to production teams while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused work environment. Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. • Engineering experience supporting production environments through technical problem solving and process improvements Qualifications We Prefer • Experience supporting aerospace MRO, repair station, or aftermarket operations. • Experience with electrical power systems, electromechanical assemblies, avionics, and/or aircraft components. • Functional testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostic experience on production or repair hardware. • Experience with automated test equipment, test software, or test system integration. • Experience working with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. What We Offer 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!  Eligible for relocation. We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! Role type definition: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms