Manufacturing Repair and Overhaul Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-OPA LOCKA-3201 ~ 3201 NW 167th St ~ NW 167TH

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Collins 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a seasoned engineering professional with advanced technical knowledge who can independently manage engineering projects and processes across multiple disciplines. The primary role of the Repair and Overhaul Engineer is to coordinate, evaluate, and resolve complex engineering problems encountered during landing gear repair and overhaul

What You Will Do:

• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with major impact on operational results within work area. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
• Manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility. Works autonomously with limited oversight. May provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments.
• Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues, and are sometimes complex. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, work areas or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of work area.
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own department. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) Attend regular meetings internally and with external parties.
• Works to influence parties within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures. Ability and willingness to interact from technician level to Program Management including customers.
• Review Engineering Specifications, Orders, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and related information to maintain current knowledge of repair and overhaul methods, procedures, and activities.
• Establish and maintain Engineering Work Instructions and Bills of Material (BOM) for new and existing programs.
• Serve as an engineering representative within the Value Stream and provide technical leadership for repair and overhaul issues.
• Liaise with Quality Control, Material, Production and other department personnel to provide the technical support needed to resolve issues on shop floor.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve repair and overhaul methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate new drawings or correction of errors on drawings and documents, as identified during repair and overhaul operations.
• Review drawings prepared by other Engineering staff.
• Lead investigations of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment to determine nature and scope of problem. Assist customers in identifying issues as required. Evaluate investigation findings to formulate corrective action plan and coordinate implementation of plan for rework.
• Independently lead the resolution of complex repair and overhaul engineering issues from problem identification through technical evaluation, corrective action, documentation, and implementation.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level engineers and reviews engineering work, documentation, and technical solutions as required.
• Determine the causes of production defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment; present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB).
• Evaluate damaged or nonconforming components against engineering requirements and develop technically substantiated repair, rework, or disposition recommendations within established engineering authority. Coordinate, review, and submit Salvage Repair Documents (SRDs), as required.
• Maintain records or oversee recording of information by others to ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering-related production problems and resolutions are documented.
• Participate in technical reviews of tooling designs and requirements.
• Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements and safety needs.
• Independently troubleshoot complex production issues and develop technically sound solutions supporting production and project delivery.
• Complete Engineering reports and special projects  as directed by the Manager of Engineering.
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret repair requirements, and engineering part prints
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with typical repair and manufacturing processes including machining, grinding, and special processes including shot-peen, welding, brazing, riveting, and coating processes including plasma spray.
• Up to 10% travel

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in repair and overhaul in an aerospace environment
  Landing gear experience
• Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills.
• Experience in aerospace repair development, repair engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production engineering.
• Experience in a production environment closely teaming with all levels of manufacturing stakeholders.
• Experience with aerospace materials and processes, including machining, grinding, surface treatments, coatings, NDT, shot peening, and other special processes.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or AutoCAD, and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Computer experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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!

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WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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. Relocation may be available.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 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.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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