Date Posted:

2026-02-16

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

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

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

Woven Electronics, a part of RTX Corporation, is a leader in providing innovative interconnect solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Our operations are guided by a robust Quality Management System (QMS), and we proudly maintain certification to AS9100, the international standard for quality management in the aerospace industry. We are also actively working towards NADCAP accreditation for our special processes, further demonstrating our commitment to excellence and compliance with industry standards.

As the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering you will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and the production maintenance team to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing processes. This role will be reporting to the site Operations leader.

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 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

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.

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 possibilities. 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.

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