Job Details

Location

US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-02-16
Country: United States of America

Position Overview

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

What You Will Do

• Oversee the development,implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality, ensuring alignment with AS9100 requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, and operations, to support new product introductions and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Guide innovation efforts for manufacturing capabilities by contributing to and executing elements of our innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Play a key role in our NADCAP accreditation efforts, ensuring special processes meet the rigorous requirements for certification
• Manage the production maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports to communicate progress and identify areas for improvement

What You Will Learn

• Advanced wire harness manufacturing techniques and technologies in the aerospace and defense industries
• Formal training in CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence), RTX's operating system designed to drive continuous improvement and enhance operational performance
• Best practices for maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards and achieving NADCAP accreditation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in leading teams, including engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel
• Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance with AS9100 standards or equivalent

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or Business Administration
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in manufacturing software and tools
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• Experience with NADCAP accreditation or special process compliance
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.