{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b91f499dc45e5c563e7bd69","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b91f499dc45e5c563e7bd69","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b91f499dc45e5c563e7bd69","title":"Sr Materials & Process Engineer","description":"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.\n\nCollins 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.\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Materials & Process Engineer to provide technical leadership for material selection, qualification and process integration across the manufacturing site. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role is responsible for driving innovation in materials characterization and analysis in support of driving key initiatives that improve critical performance metrics.\n\nIf you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nProvide technical leadership for surface finishing (paint, coatings, sealants), chemical processing (cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, etc), and bonding processes, including surface preparation, masking, application, curing, and sealing; establish and maintain critical process parameters, controls, acceptance criteria, and monitoring methods.\n\nSupport troubleshooting of issues involving adhesion, coating thickness, cure, contamination, surface preparation, bond strength, defects, appearance, and environmental conditions.\n\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations and Design Engineering to investigate nonconformances, escapes, and process variation, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.\n\nDevelop, optimize, qualify, and standardize processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, material utilization, and cost.\n\nLead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.\n\nDevelop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, process controls, and manufacturing best practices.\n\nSupport qualification of new materials, suppliers, application methods, equipment, and processes.\n\nLead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects and nonconformances.\n\nSupport new product introduction, process validation, PFMEA, control plans, and production readiness.\n\nEnsure processes comply with applicable customer, regulatory, environmental, safety, and industry requirements.\n\nQualifications You Must Have:\n\nTypically requires a degree in Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.\n\nDirect experience with chemical processing operations, such as cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, anodizing, or related chemical surface treatments\n\nDirect experience with surfacing finishing processes such as paint, coatings, sealants, masking, surface preparation or curing.\n\nDirect experience with chemical processing, adhesive bonding, or sealant processes.\n\nDirect experience with material characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, CT scan, fatigue testing or corrosion analysis.\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\n\nAerospace, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nAS9100, Nadcap, FAA, or other aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.\n\nExperience in production support environment.\n\nUnderstanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.\n\nExperience with DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, or other advanced process\n\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons,childand elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\nAnd more!\n\nMay be eligible for relocation.\n\nOperations, Supply Chain and EH&S:\nThe 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 frominceptionto 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,qualityand efficiency of our operations worldwide.\n\nCollins Aerospace,aRTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensiveportfolioandexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.\n\nWE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.\nPlease ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\nOnsite:\nEmployees 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\n_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. _\n\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nPrivacy Policy and Terms:\nClick on this link to read the Policy and Terms\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"RTX","rawCompany":"rtx","city":"Topeka","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-11T05:27:17.185Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Materials & Process Engineer","description":"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.\n\nCollins 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.\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Materials & Process Engineer to provide technical leadership for material selection, qualification and process integration across the manufacturing site. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role is responsible for driving innovation in materials characterization and analysis in support of driving key initiatives that improve critical performance metrics.\n\nIf you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nProvide technical leadership for surface finishing (paint, coatings, sealants), chemical processing (cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, etc), and bonding processes, including surface preparation, masking, application, curing, and sealing; establish and maintain critical process parameters, controls, acceptance criteria, and monitoring methods.\n\nSupport troubleshooting of issues involving adhesion, coating thickness, cure, contamination, surface preparation, bond strength, defects, appearance, and environmental conditions.\n\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations and Design Engineering to investigate nonconformances, escapes, and process variation, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.\n\nDevelop, optimize, qualify, and standardize processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, material utilization, and cost.\n\nLead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.\n\nDevelop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, process controls, and manufacturing best practices.\n\nSupport qualification of new materials, suppliers, application methods, equipment, and processes.\n\nLead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects and nonconformances.\n\nSupport new product introduction, process validation, PFMEA, control plans, and production readiness.\n\nEnsure processes comply with applicable customer, regulatory, environmental, safety, and industry requirements.\n\nQualifications You Must Have:\n\nTypically requires a degree in Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.\n\nDirect experience with chemical processing operations, such as cleaning, pickling, passivation, chromate, anodizing, or related chemical surface treatments\n\nDirect experience with surfacing finishing processes such as paint, coatings, sealants, masking, surface preparation or curing.\n\nDirect experience with chemical processing, adhesive bonding, or sealant processes.\n\nDirect experience with material characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, CT scan, fatigue testing or corrosion analysis.\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\n\nAerospace, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nAS9100, Nadcap, FAA, or other aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.\n\nExperience in production support environment.\n\nUnderstanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.\n\nExperience with DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, or other advanced process\n\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons,childand elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\nAnd more!\n\nMay be eligible for relocation.\n\nOperations, Supply Chain and EH&S:\nThe 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 frominceptionto 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,qualityand efficiency of our operations worldwide.\n\nCollins Aerospace,aRTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensiveportfolioandexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.\n\nWE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.\nPlease ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\nOnsite:\nEmployees 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\n_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. _\n\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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. 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