Program Obsolescence Associate (Hybrid)

Parts Manager

We are looking for a Parts Manager to serve in the role of Program Obsolescence Associate to join our established team located in our Plano and Mckinney TX locations. The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the execution of strategic program Parts, Materials & Process Management Plans (PMPMP) to ensure that corporate, customer, and program obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) procedures and requirements are effectively executed.

This will be a hybrid role in McKinney, TX.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to work both as a team member under the direction of an experienced Senior Parts Manager demonstrating both independence and the ability to collaborate with the program Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership. The individual must demonstrate ability to interface with and present component technical strategies in person and in writing to Suppliers, Design Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Component Engineering teammates. The individual must author, comprehend and execute to the program PMPMP and follow DMSMS guidelines to interpret and report obsolescence tracking matrices, and work with Component Engineering and the Program office to ensure that all component supply issues and technical requirements are met. The individual will identify and track issue resolutions for situations involving parts obsolescence through support or execution of lifetime buys, selections of alternate parts, redesign efforts or other mitigation strategies. The individual will assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering or Applications Engineering tasks supporting programs through the entire product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Periodic interface with Designers, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other IPT disciplines to collaboratively identify and resolve component obsolescence and shortage issues.
• Understand program requirements and statements of work (SOW's) and learn to interpret the program component application requirements.
• Take the necessary internal training to support proposal inputs and provide input to the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Collect, compile, distribute and interpret the Program Bill of Materials (BOMs) to effectively assess the lifecycle maturity and accuracy. Create periodic reports, summaries, and presentations to leadership and customers.
• Efficiently and expeditiously be able to data-mine, filter, sort, and pivot the compilation of large data spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to effectively isolate and status component lifecycle data
• Provide technical support to procurement and engineering for potential technical component alternatives/resolution recommendations which include the review of complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Track and report status of technical issues relating to drawing and specification changes and comprehend the business impact of implementing alternate part substitutions to support the manufacturing build cycle.
• Occasional travel to supplier or customer sites may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience with any combination of the following:
• Previous experience with product development lifecycles as it applies to electronics manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical data packages (TDP), technical and schedule risks and opportunities, create/reduce/compile professional data reports, and understand cost reduction concepts.
• Must be eligible to apply and procure DoD Secret Security Clearance within 1-year of accepting position
• Understanding of the Parts Manager role including familiarity with parts, suppliers, and basic aspects of parts obsolescence.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Some professional experience in engineering, production support, or related product development disciplines in the Defense or Aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment and to coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Experience with counterfeit part mitigation when working with Non-franchise distributors
• Existing DoD Secret Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.