Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Special Processes-Plating (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-20

 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 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.
• In this Manufacturing Engineer role, you will serve as a key technical resource supporting electroplating and chemical processing operations within a landing gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility.
• You will focus on maintaining process stability, troubleshooting complex plating challenges, qualifying manufacturing processes, and driving improvements in safety, quality, and operational performance.
• You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Laboratory teams to ensure plating processes are technically sound, compliant with aerospace requirements, and consistently executed.
• This role requires a strong understanding of electroplating principles, chemistry, and process controls, combined with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear manufacturing instructions and practical shop-floor solutions.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical engineering support for aerospace electroplating and chemical processing operations, including hard chrome, sulfamate nickel, cadmium plating, and chemical stripping processes
• Troubleshoot plating defects, process instability, chemistry-related issues, and equipment performance to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Analyze plating bath chemistry, operating parameters, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities and maintain consistent process capability
• Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and technical procedures to ensure standardized and repeatable shop-floor execution
• Lead process qualification and requalification activities, including development of qualification plans, coordination of testing, evaluation of results, and preparation of supporting documentation
• Support the qualification and production implementation of new or modified plating and chemical processes in collaboration with technical specialists and cross-functional teams
• Interpret engineering drawings, aerospace specifications, and customer requirements to establish and maintain compliant manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with tooling engineering to evaluate plating fixtures, anode configurations, masking, and other tooling requirements to improve process effectiveness and product quality
• Provide technical guidance and training to shop-floor personnel on plating processes, operating parameters, process controls, and troubleshooting methods
• Support NADCAP accreditation activities, internal audits, and corrective action investigations to maintain compliance with applicable aerospace and customer requirements
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Laboratory, and EH&S teams to investigate nonconformances, evaluate process risks, and implement sustainable improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on plating quality, process reliability, first-pass yield, rework reduction, and operational efficiency
• Perform additional manufacturing engineering responsibilities as required to support site objectives
• The position requires regular engagement with manufacturing operations and a hands-on approach to technical problem-solving

What You Will Learn

• Application of specialized electroplating and chemical processing technologies to critical aerospace landing gear components
• Aerospace repair and overhaul requirements, including customer-specific specifications, process qualifications, and NADCAP compliance
• Opportunities to expand technical expertise through complex process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and collaboration with experienced special process specialists

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or a related technical field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in industrial electroplating, electrochemical processing, or closely related chemical manufacturing operations
• Experience in plating chemistry, electrochemical principles, process parameters, and manufacturing process controls
• Experience in investigate technical problems, analyze process performance, and develop effective corrective actions
• Experience to interpret technical specifications, communicate technical concepts, and develop clear process documentation

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with hard chrome, sulfamate nickel, cadmium, or similar industrial electroplating processes
• Aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience, particularly within NADCAP-accredited special process operations
• Experience with plating bath chemistry analysis, contamination control, process optimization, and defect investigation
• Experience qualifying or requalifying electroplating or chemical processing operations
• Familiarity with plating tooling, anode arrangements, current distribution, and masking techniques
• Working knowledge of aerospace material and process specifications, including AMS, BAC, or equivalent customer requirements
• Experience providing technical training and hands-on support to manufacturing personnel

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!

may be eligible for relocation

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