Job Description

Leadership Role in Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) Operations

This role will serve as a manufacturing and operations lead for a critical program transitioning to production, as well as for the Mission Aligned GPS Systems (MAGS) sub-portfolio of programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction and Transition to Production of complex programs. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of proposal development systems and will be responsible for presenting comprehensive strategies on Manufacturing Plans and how the efforts are proposed to customers.

The candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products. 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.

Position will work primarily onsite at our El Segundo, California location.

What You Will Do

• Act as the primary Operations focal for all Manufacturing and Operations content on a portfolio of existing production & new development programs that have a planned transition to Operations
• Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout the product life cycle
• Responsible to manage Operations cost and schedule performance for full-rate production and new development deliveries through strategic development efforts and execution of New Product Introduction processes and procedures
• Engage with Engineering and Supply Chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners
• Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure alignment to manufacturing plans and support of factory requirements
• Apply improvement strategies across multiple programs and develop process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through active support to Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT) by optimizing cost drivers such as electronics producibility, test automation, and manufacturing yield
• Lead development teams through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and coordinating actions/mitigation plans in accordance with AS9145 (APQP)
• Provide active support to Supply Chain Management by identifying material constraints and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Direct and coordinate sequencing of work in partnership with Manufacturing, such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources
• Partner with internal customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Experience collaborating across functional teams in a robust matrixed environment
• Leader capable of influencing change, including shopfloor personnel, internal executive leaders and external customers
• Proven Experience in Transition to Production & Manufacturing Plans, including electronics producibility, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)/ Design for Automation (DFX) and manufacturing cost modeling
• Experience developing program production schedules & identifying manufacturing risk & opportunities
• Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM or equivalent Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems
• Familiarity with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite with proficient knowledge of Excel
• Domestic travel up to 25%

Qualifications We Prefer

• Wide-ranging leadership experience in matrixed program management, including Manufacturing Operations and/or Engineering
• Experience leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition to Production (T2P) in Defense or commercial products
• Experience with RTX's Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating system
• Working knowledge of Pro Pricer or equivalent tools, learning curves, application of rates and costs in government contracting
• Experience supporting fact-finding and negotiations with DCMA and Government customers
• Experience and mastery of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), PFMEA, PPAP and APQP
• Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimates
• Proven Experience in Earned Value Management & Certification
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six sigma
• Expert knowledge of Excel

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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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