Date Posted:
2026-02-03Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGEPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredThe Engineering Manager, Design Engineering in Simpsonville, SC is a key technical and people leader responsible for shaping how engineering capability is built, deployed, and scaled across cable harness and integrated assembly design and manufacturing. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers who support the full lifecycle of work—from developing technically sound proposal solutions, to planning and implementing those solutions upon contract award, through execution on the factory floor. You’ll set the technical direction for engineering processes, work instructions, materials selection, and regulatory compliance, while establishing strong internal relationships and standardized practices that enable consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Beyond technical oversight, this role is central to creating an integrated, high-performing site leadership team. You will partner closely with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to balance quality, cost, and delivery commitments while driving continuous improvement across the business. As a people-focused leader, you’ll recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent, coach teams through Lean initiatives, and introduce new technologies and process improvements aligned to business goals. Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who can navigate a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and confidently represent the organization with customers—helping position the Simpsonville site for long-term growth and operational excellence.
What You Will Do:
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Provide exemplary professional representation to customers
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Lead areas of engineering, processes, work instructions, quality requirements, materials selection, and regulatory requirements
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Help to develop and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools and methods across all value streams
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Sustainment and execution of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
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Support the recruitment, development and retention of engineering talent
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Develop engineers in key technology and skill sets which are critical for the group’s success
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Lead engineering tier meetings and coach team members through continuous improvement
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Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals
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Work with managers of other disciplines within the business to ensure the overall quality, cost, and delivery of services
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Assist in the preparation of general business plans, manpower plans and engineering schedules in accordance with program expectations
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Identify, assess feasibility, and manage change for continuous improvement initiatives
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Support the acquisition of new business through customer dialogue, technical presentations, and written proposal generation
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Manage projects and lead Continuous Improvement within the engineering department
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Support the Continuous Improvement projects and quality improvement efforts across all functions of the organization as appropriate
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Utilize Lean principles to coach team members: 5S Workplace Organization, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Factory Management, Error Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction, and Standard Work
Qualifications You Must Have:
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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
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Prior experience leading and motivating a team with competing priorities, clearly articulating goals and objectives
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Prior experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing strong leadership to a wide group of engineering professionals
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system knowledge
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Leadership, critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, written & verbal communication, presentation, problem solving, customer focus, and meticulous attention to detail
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The ability to operate in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and challenges
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Prior managerial or supervisory experience is desired
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Prior experience in process engineering and/or aerospace is highly desirable
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Relevant experience in implementing the principles of Lean Manufacturing
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Working knowledge of cable and harness assemblies
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Experience of Military / Aerospace procedures, specifications, and regulations
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Exceptional communication skills are required, both oral and written, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels within and outside the organization
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!
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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*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 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.
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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