Senior Engineering Manager, Structural Processing

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Engineering Manager leading structural processing, robotics, controls, and advanced manufacturing equipment development at Collins Aerospace. Scaling standardized automation solutions across aerospace manufacturing sites.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring teams in manufacturing automation and robotics, with a strong focus on technical leadership, equipment integration, and process optimization. Proven ability to develop scalable solutions and manage complex engineering challenges across multiple manufacturing sites.

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Manufacturing AutomationRobotics IntegrationIndustrial ControlsTechnical LeadershipFunctional Safety

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Equipment DevelopmentProcess Automation SolutionsEquipment ArchitectureControls StrategyTechnical Design ReviewsEngineering Problem SolvingPerformance ManagementTalent DevelopmentEquipment CommissioningSystem Integration

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PLC-Based SystemsAutomation EquipmentVendor ManagementOEM PartnershipsTechnical Oversight

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeIndustrial AutomationMachine Safety PrinciplesEngineering CapabilityManufacturing Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of manufacturing and automation engineers
Provide hiring, performance management, and talent development
Provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing equipment and process automation solutions
Lead technical solution development from problem definition through equipment deployment and operational handoff
Guide equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and functional safety
Develop enterprise solutions for structural processing and process-oriented manufacturing equipment
Partner with manufacturing sites, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements
Influence external vendors, OEMs, integrators, and technology suppliers on standards and technical direction
Translate complex manufacturing problems into practical, scalable equipment solutions
Lead technical design reviews and challenge engineering solutions
Develop strategic partnerships with equipment OEMs, system integrators, and technology suppliers
Provide technical oversight of vendor-designed and vendor-built manufacturing equipment
Promote reusable and standardized solutions across multiple manufacturing sites
Support equipment commissioning, startup, and transition to site ownership
Develop technical expertise and engineering capability within the team
Serve as a senior technical consultant for complex automation and manufacturing equipment challenges
Solve undefined, moderately complex engineering problems involving multiple technologies, sites, process constraints, and high-energy or high-force systems
Execute plans impacting manufacturing performance and structural processing capability across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, or advanced industrial equipment development, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment
Demonstrated experience with industrial automation and robotics
Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based systems, and equipment integration
Knowledge of functional safety and machine safety principles
Experience leading engineers or technical teams
Experience working with equipment OEMs, system integrators, or automation suppliers
Ability to lead technical design reviews and evaluate complex engineering solutions
Ability to travel up to 25% to support manufacturing sites and vendor facilities
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Remote work from home
Travel to site locations as needed