Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

This role supports enterprise-wide manufacturing standardization and modernization for Collins Aerospace, helping sites implement effective processes, work instructions, tooling approaches, and digital manufacturing solutions. The engineer will assess existing practices, identify gaps, and help deploy improvements involving systems such as MES, PLM, and digital work instruction platforms. Responsibilities also include contributing to workforce skill models, certification programs, technical training, and operational readiness efforts. The position collaborates across multiple functions and locations, including IT and operational technology partners, while providing expertise in contemporary manufacturing methods. It suits an experienced manufacturing engineer with strong communication and problem-solving abilities who is comfortable working in aerospace or other regulated environments and influencing teams across organizational boundaries.