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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. 

Our Troy, OH site location has an immediate need for a Brake Assembly Operator responsible for assembly of brakes and component parts of brakes while operating nut runners, drill presses, power screw drivers, grinders, electric hand drills, burr guns, riveters and other tools as necessary and testing of assembled brakes.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM

What You Will Do

• Receive job assignments, piece quantity, and special instructions from the supervisor.

• Read standard operating procedures and operating sheets.

• Clean, wipe, and sand parts as necessary.

• Set torque wrenches and assemble brakes and their components.

• Test brakes, rework brakes with leaks, and replace lee plugs as needed.

• Stamp information on tags or pads and notify the supervisor of stock needs or machine problems.

• Record transactions and quality data; report machine or process issues to the supervisor.

• Check parts against the pick list and set up riveters as required.

• Torque all applications as required.

• Retrieve parts from the warehouse and store/retrieve brake components, maintaining current inventory records.

• Prepare brakes and brake components for shipment, including packaging, counting, weighing, labeling, and completing paperwork.

• Move materials between workstations and cells using hand trucks, hoists, or robot assistance.

• Set aside discrepant parts.

• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, auxiliary equipment, and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

• Check and maintain operating levels of fluids and required machine materials.

• Mask and plug parts as needed and touch up paint as required.

• Attend training classes and cell meetings, and perform miscellaneous operations as assigned in support of Brake Assembly.

• You will be required to perform mathematical calculations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication or division and pass a pre-employment qualification test.

• You will be required to perform substantial reaching and moving while standing, twisting; stooping; and be response to sounds associated to the work environment.

• You will be required to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted, anything over 25 lbs. would be assisted.

• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment as required. 

•  You will be required to adhere to all EH&S roles and responsibilities as stated in manufacturing work instructions and EHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a HS Diploma or a GED

• Minimum of 1 year CNC machining experience or minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience.

• Experience working with technical documents (including any of the following: routings, blueprints, Engineering process specifications, written work instructions.)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off after 121 days

• 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, 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40. (Confirm Safety Sensitive Role)  

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.

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Detroit Manufacturing Systems manufactures high-precision, injection molded plastic components for the automotive industry. The DMS Process Technician-IMM reports to the IMM Engineering Leader and will be accountable for maintaining high quality tooling and injection mold machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, repairs and visual evaluation.

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Monitor process and product-quality while tooling runs.
• Maintain and improve Quality.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap and improve process efficiency.
• Participate in improving tool changeover times, by using SMED; improve EOAT (end of arm tooling) change over time improved color changeover time.
• Identify molding problems due to tooling problems and report them to Supervisor.
• Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment thru TPM Program.
• Record downtime and scrap and changeover time
• Able to address minor processing issues.
• Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and requirements.
• Work safely with mold changes, color changes and any movement with cranes and robot operations. Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Required Skills/Educations/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have/possess the following:

• Technical diploma, and solid knowledge and experience with ENGEL injection-mold machinery and equipment; specialization in plastics and/or injection molding press/equipment.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of (2+) years' experience as a Process Technician in an injection molding, manufacturing/automotive environment with medium tonnage molding machines.
• Training and experience in the operation of overhead cranes.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Quality systems, Health & Safety Environments.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient level of English required.
• Experience with Engel injection molding machines highly preferred and considered a plus.

Mold Changes:

• Mold changes
• SMED (single minute exchange of Die) Quick Changeover experience
• Operate overhead crane up to 50 ton in size
• Knowledge of setting up, operating crane and differentiating which tools to use during mold changes
• Understanding of and consistent use of mold straps
• Understanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usage
• Use of Magnetic Platens, chains, eye bolts and D rings.
• Robot Knowledge:
• Robot experience (Sepro and Engle usage preferred)
• Able to operate Robot including start, stop, and navigating the robot properly
• End of Arm tool changes and troubleshooting experience
• Safe operation of Robot

Materials:

• Basic Understanding of Polymers and Resins
• Experience specifically with the following materials: Polypropylene (PP), TPO, ABS, PCABS, Nylon, & Glass and Mineral filled PP.
• Basic Hopper and Dryer operations
• Understanding of which materials require Drying
• Basic Knowledge of Injection Molding Machine mounted blenders (MOTAN)
• Basic feed systems operation and trouble shooting
• Experience with color concentrate blending and troubleshooting with material.
• Experience performing color changes including purging machine and cleaning tools

Processing & Injection Molding Machinery:

Troubleshoot the following issues:

• An understanding of cold and hot runners and valve gated manifolds in Injection Molding Machine tooling
• Understanding and ability to follow water circuits
• Basic electrical understanding of Injection Molding Machines and tools (Thermocouples, wiring heater bands)
• Ability to change Nozzle tips and mixers
• Experience recording process parameters and reacting to out of control tolerances
• Experience loading processes (recipe) into Injection Molding Machine Controllers (Engle & Husky brands)
• Experience with Cores and ejection including troubleshooting
• Recording and understanding of mold change time, color change time, scrap percentage, efficiency and down time.
• Interior Injection Molding experience with Cosmetic "A" surface parts
• Knowledge and understanding of parts and function of all parts of an Injection Molding Press
• Knowledge and understanding of step by step processes in an injection mold cycle.
• Knowledge and understanding of proper cleaning, storage, safety procedures related to all aspects of operation and processing
• Short Shots
• Flash
• Splay
• Burns
• Bubbles
• Flow Lines
• Pin Push
• Sink Marks
• Working knowledge of Kanban
• Excellent housekeeping practices

Familiarity with basic tools such as:

• Screw Drivers
• Allen Wrench
• Mallet
• Other small hand tools as needed

Our Values:

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity *

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

"GIFTED people & RICH culture"

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides executive leadership for physician services throughout Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and campus (HFJH). Acts as a champion for enhancing the quality of care, comprehensive health care delivery, and patient safety while exceeding patients' expectations of the overall care experience. Serves as a medical executive and partner to senior leadership and medical staff leaders throughout Henry Ford Health to provide strategic direction in the areas of medical staff engagement, including but not limited to, medical staff development, physician alignment, succession planning, accreditation, models for collaboration and acts as a clinical resource to various system service line leaders. Fosters dialogue and collaboration between the operational, patient care services, nursing, and clinical service areas, and HFJH leadership to promote improvements in clinical quality indicators and outcomes, support clinical process redesign, clinical informatics, and leverage enabling technologies. Serves as a member of the assigned leadership team, participating in the overall management of HFJH and as a leader in the development, governance, and management of the emerging healthcare market and industry to promote and achieve high-reliability outcomes. Provides expertise in medical staff functions such as physician credentialing, privileging, peer review medical staff by-laws, and medical staff recruiting. This position will report to the West Region CMO.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a Medical executive and partners with the Hospital President and the West Region CMO, to oversee the development and achievement of strategic directions, goals, and objectives for medical staff development, engagement, and programmatic services consistent with Henry Ford Health strategy. Serves as a role model for interdisciplinary, collaborative care improvement and delivery with senior leadership.
• Facilitates and provides leadership to support the strategic direction of the West Region CMO to promote and advance physician alignment, engagement, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Supports HFJH in the selection, development, and continuity of medical staff recruitment in such areas as: graduate medical education, research and continuing medical education and clinical leadership orientation, and professional development activities.
• Understands the dynamics and challenges involved in the evolution of the health care delivery system, raises issues and fosters dialogue about emerging views between and among health care providers and administrators. Works closely with System administrative and clinical leadership to fulfill their quality, safety and patient care experience accountabilities.
• In conjunction with Performance Improvement, Quality, Safety and Clinical Operations, oversees the development and achievement of local clinical outcome indicators and care management improvement strategies and tactics. Promotes collaboration and innovation in clinical service programs to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to continuously improving the delivery of health care, focused on the quality of patient care and patient safety.
• Understands and works in conjunction with Performance Improvement, Quality, Safety and Clinical Operations, promotes continuous quality improvement through process redesign and re-engineering, leading key teams as appropriate, to enhance the quality and delivery of services. Models behaviors which support continuous learning and empowerment through team leadership.
• Advises governance, management, and clinical leadership throughout HFJH, in the assessment and development of patient care programs, and clinical services that will serve community needs effectively and efficiently.
• Participates within the West Market region in the selection/hiring process, goal setting, performance management, development, and succession planning.
• Participates in various external forums and serves as a representative of HFSJH on the national front applying clinical experience and research in patient care improvement to leverage grant funding, national policy, etc.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Henry Ford Health Compliance Program, Standards of Conduct, ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• To be successful in this position, the incumbent should be a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.), board certified in a clinical specialty. Advanced formal training in public health or administration preferred.
• The incumbent must have seven to ten (7 - 10) or more years of successful clinical practice and five (5) or more years of successful executive leadership experience, including responsibility for fiscal and medical staff management. 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of trends in health care, including physician-hospital relationships, physician practice models, access issues, inpatient and ED throughput, quality improvement processes, clinical information systems, and the implications of the changing health care environment for medical credentialing are essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills required to initiate and develop productive working partnerships with all levels of management/leadership and staff. Ability to influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships and influences within and across the organization.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation, seeking to understand customer requirements, and exercising judgment in meeting their expectations, particularly when there are differences of opinions on needs and services, unanticipated contingencies, or a divergence of ideas/perspectives.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, persuasion, consulting, team building, and negotiation skills required. The incumbent must be able to clearly articulate and demonstrate commitment to high quality and patient safety, high reliability clinical outcomes and to inspire active support of these in others. 
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote HFHS.

VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth.

We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making.

An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participation.

Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: Madison Heights, Michigan

Salary Range: $125,000/year to $140,000/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Summary

This position leads the design and development of electrical control systems for vehicle applications, bridging customer requirements with technical solutions. The role combines electrical engineering, embedded software development, and systems integration expertise to deliver tested, production-ready control systems while maintaining direct customer engagement throughout the development lifecycle.

Job Functions:

• Capture and document customer system/hardware/software requirements
• Design and develop system wiring, including wiring schematics, conductor, connector and terminal selection
• Specify, design and develop control system electronics hardware, sensors, and actuators
• Design, develop, and verify software and control algorithms to meet requirements
• Perform data analysis and system control tuning/calibration
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting, ensuring a control system meets requirements
• Effectively interface with co-workers and customers in meetings

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate working experience in controls (automotive or military vehicle level preferred)
• Experience with at least one of the following software languages: MATLAB/Simulink/State flow, C, or C++
• Experience with CANbus, Serial, and Ethernet communications
• Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics, and a good understanding of electrical and electronics basics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write concise technical reports
• Initiative to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously
• Able to manage time to ensure projects are completed by deadline
• Ability to independently absorb new technical assignments
• Must be willing to support limited travel
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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Proxy Product Owner representing the client’s strategic interests within a global delivery organization.
• Serve as the central coordinator for product requirements across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery.
• Manage prioritization of product features and initiatives to ensure maximum business value and efficient project execution.
• Facilitate communication between global development teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure product development aligns with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and customer experience goals.
• Guide the creation and evolution of a digital parts-commerce platform built on Adobe Commerce and AEM.
• Support program coordination across three simultaneous global delivery pods working on a large-scale eCommerce implementation.
• Evaluate stakeholder requests and make strategic product decisions to protect project scope, budget, and long-term product integrity.
• Maintain strong documentation and organization of product requirements, dependencies, and roadmap priorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and program leadership to deliver a high-quality, scalable commerce platform.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Lead, or Strategic Product Consultant in a large, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong experience acting as a client proxy in consulting, agency, or enterprise environments.
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Commerce (Magento) and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystems.
• Experience working on complex enterprise eCommerce platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and technology partners.
• Must be based in the Detroit metropolitan area and able to work onsite four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket industry, including the complexities of automotive parts data such as fitment, shipping constraints, and core charges.
• Experience with motor parts, accessories, or parts-sales commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar enterprise agile frameworks designed for cross-departmental coordination.
• Experience managing third-party vendors supporting automotive data, logistics, or parts distribution systems.
• Background in management consulting or digital agency environments supporting enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the design of exterior components and assemblies from concept through production using CAD. Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements.
• Manage the release of production-ready parts, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM) through PLM systems such as Teamcenter while supporting program milestones and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers on feasibility, design for manufacturing (DFM), tooling development, and technical reviews to ensure parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Support validation activities including DVP&R development, testing coordination, and design verification to ensure components meet durability, fit, finish, and performance standards.
• Partner with Styling, Studio, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, and Program Management teams to ensure exterior components align with vehicle styling intent and production requirements.
• Support DFMEA development and manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) to resolve design issues and improve product quality throughout the development cycle.
• Provide engineering support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and production launch to address fit, finish, and assembly concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive exterior trim design, development, or release engineering.
• Experience using CATIA V5/V6, or similar CAD software for 3D modeling and design development.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, composite materials, tooling development, and painted exterior components.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes.
• Familiarity with automotive regulatory requirements such as NHTSA and FMVSS related to exterior vehicle components.

Job Title: Automotive Training and Development Consultant

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension)

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Client is looking for an Automotive Training & Development Consultant located in the Detroit, Michigan area.

This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on-site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
• Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems
• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies
• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies
• Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics
• Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis
• Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
• Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to Raytheon management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams
• Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub-systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP)
• Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports

Required Skills:

• Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems
• Ability to develop professional training materials using pre-launch documents
• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
• Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• ASE certifications
• Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training
• Automotive technical assistance center experience

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline
• High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree