Materials Engineer II, Additive Manufacturing (Onsite)

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Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Materials Engineer II will work as a critical part of the Additive Manufacturing team by serving as the technical lead for all chemical and metallurgical testing for additively manufactured (3D printed) metallic parts and materials. This role will develop standard processes and training for additive-related chemical, metallographic, and mechanical testing. This role will also be the primary lead for additive material data analytics to ensure reliable material properties are achieved from development stages through production.

What You Will Do
 

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Technical lead for all testing within the additive value stream including:
  • Full quantitative chemical analysis test methods.
  • Oxygen/Nitrogen/Hydrogen content analysis for powdered metal
  • Powder Size Distribution (PSD) testing
  • Porosity and metallography
  • Tensile and torsion testing
  • Other testing as required
• Create standard work and training for additive materials testing and metallography, including microstructure standards throughout various processing steps
• Primary point of contact / statement of work (SOW) owner for internal and external lab testing.
• Provide technical support of Metallography Lab Technicians.
• Preventive maintenance and calibration oversight of laboratory equipment.
   

Additive Materials & Process Development Support

• Primary lead for additive material data collection, data analytics & statistics
• Collaboration with Materials Engineers throughout the organization related to additive manufacturing
   

Additive Production Support

• Support investigations/RCCAs related to material related defects
• Internal and external audit support for special processes and additive manufacturing
• Special process and additive technique/schedule (setup) sheet approvals
   

What You Will Learn

• Become a technical custodian for all additive material & powder specifications
• Earn your Material Review Board (MRB) signatory authority for West Des Moines additive materials
• Become a driver of continuous improvement materials testing initiatives
  • Improve efficiency, reduce costs, reduce testing frequency (when warranted)
  • Evaluate new testing methods and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Provide engineering change order support for additively manufactured products, and conventionally manufactured products as required.
   

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract ​.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with material testing and characterization
• Degree in Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with additive manufacturing
• Experience presenting to management and customers
• Experience with statistical analysis and associated tools (Minitab, etc.)
   

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

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! 

*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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

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.

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The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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