NPI Engineer I, Project Engineering (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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:

None/Not Required

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We’re seeking an experienced Project Engineer professional to join our team and drive the success of key initiatives. In this role, you’ll lead engineering activities aligned with project objectives, gather and analyze critical data, and develop progress reports and plans that keep stakeholders informed. You’ll play a vital role in monitoring timelines, identifying risks, and escalating issues when needed to ensure smooth execution and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, result-driven environment.

This position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do

• Support SMT process engineers with thermal profiling, engineering units' control and storage

• Lead and participate on required FAI validations across all manufacturing processes by overseeing and approving the process

• Maintain good communication with other functional areas and proactively escalate any issue or risk

• Support / lead Solumina tasks such as alterations, order notes or others as required

• Identify process improvements opportunities, perform RRCA and constantly use CORE tools for daily work

• Work closely with NPI QE identifying trending issues and providing corrective/preventive actions based on reworks, test yield, customer escapes and QNs data

• Work with rework and repair instructions as required (NPI unit passing through NCM shall be reviewed by NPI ME)  

• Perform Solumina alterations for all units in WIP

• Perform time studies as needed to ensure standard times are met through continuous improvement initiatives and mistake proofing

• Provide support identifying alternate parts and procedures as required (for units in WIP)  

• Add instructions to rework orders as required

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with new product introduction

• Experience performing root cause analysis driving to effective corrective actions

• Planning skills and ability to execute plans in dynamic and rapidly changing circumstances

• Knowledge in SAP

• Finance knowledge and understanding to support Business Case models

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

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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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