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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 spanet

This position manages a team of production level or hourly/direct employees in Manufacturing Operations. Sets day-to-day activities and assists in managing and monitoring production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling, and personnel, while maintaining EHS compliance expectations and promoting employee development and progression.

This position will be onsite in Louisville, KY. Relocation assistance available.

What You Will Do:

• Ensures the overall well-being of site employees through the diligent, sustained execution of ergonomic and safety best practices
• Oversee the development and progression of hourly employees through the obtainment of reliable process skills
• Owns the execution of medium-term manufacturing strategy and the operational direction of the service center production processes
• Achieves operating objectives, consistent with budget and customer contractual obligations
• Leads continuous improvement (CI) activity for the service center; consistently demonstrates a commitment to CI as a change agent for the facility
• Oversees cost reduction and process improvement for the service center to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Assists Site Lead in developing the annual service center budget for review/approval by senior level management.
• Oversees and ensures all quality related items are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. Develops and maintains an audit ready environment for area of responsibility.
• Ensures workplace is safe and free of significant hazards
• Assists Site Lead in managing financial performance of the service center
• Analyzes inventory and coordinates with purchasing on replenishment processes and stocking levels
• Plans and maintains proper staffing levels in area of responsibility
• Monitors product quality and ensures shipped orders are in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and/or other regulatory agencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Leads the development of a collaborative team environment by promoting transparency, accountability, and mutual respect
• Drives alignment across functional teams, suppliers, and customers to support business objectives and continuous improvement efforts
• Delivers consistent, audience-appropriate communication across all organizational levels to ensure clarity of goals, expectations, and performance updates.
• Manages team performance by addressing issues promptly, providing actionable feedback, and resolving conflicts to maintain operational effectiveness
• 0-10 travel required

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 2 year of supervisory experience in manufacturing and/or aerospace industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations and/or aerospace industry
• Experience in leading CI events and the use of CI tools and lean methodology

Qualifications we prefer:

• Knowledge of agency (ex, FAA) regulations for aircraft maintenance & certification preferred
• Engineering and Operations experience in a Landing Gear MRO environment is highly preferred

What We Offer Benefits

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! 

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! 

Role Type Definitions:

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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. 

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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