Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Overview

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida, EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines. Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission. We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II responsible for developing, documenting, and improving manufacturing processes and representing the Jacksonville Blount Island facility MFG ENG Team from pre-production build phases through production and integration close out. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Location: HFL04: ASG Jacksonville-Blount Island 6061 BF Goodrich Blvd , Jacksonville, FL, 32226 USA

Salary: 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and plans layout for assembly and materials handling.
• Plans and documents sequence of operations and specification procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that affect product performance.
• Provides guidance regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Plans the sequence of operations for fabrication tools to ensure excellent product performance.
• Adapts machine and equipment designs to factory and production standards.
• Conducts detailed design work focused on the layout of assembly and materials handling operations.
• Improves production methods, driving waste from existing programs.
• May assist in developing time and cost estimates.
• Works closely with Operations, EH&S, Quality, and others to create a safe, efficient work environment.
• Assumes leadership responsibility for all build-related issues.
• Tracks manufacturing-related issues and ensures that owners provide timely and effective closure.
• Drives product quality improvements through process development and Level Two mistake proof implementation where possible.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years in Composite Manufacturing Engineering with creation and optimization of composite manufacturing procedures and processes, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Typically, two years of working experience with projects within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in writing standard work instructions/SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with fiberglass, carbon fiber, or rubber.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication/assembly.
• Experience with the design, layout, and troubleshooting of manufacturing cells.
• Process improvement experience.
• Prior experience with an ERP system (i.e., SAP).
• Prior CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).

Benefits & Perks

• 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
• 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!