Operations Program Manager NPI

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS 14300 Judicial Rd MEMS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As an NPI Operations Program Manager you will be responsible for supporting small to mid-size programs through development and successful transition of new products to production manufacturing. This includes coordinating the involvement of Operations resources early in product development lifecycles to influence the design. Typical timing of engagement is Gate A to Gate D.

In this role you will participate in new business capture teams development of Manufacturing Transition and Build Plans (MT&BP) proposals guidance to cost estimating establishment of baseline plans following contract award and transition process responsibility including management of Operations functions in a matrixed environment.

You will need to be well versed in the product life cycle development process and business systems that support product development and new product transition (i.e.: SAP MRP Project Systems PDM MS Project). The ability to effectively lead high performance teams consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values (the How of performance) will be key to your success in this position. You should he proficient in the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles.

The New Product Introduction environment provides opportunities to be involved early in the development cycle for new technologies and products with direct responsibility for quality cost and schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as liaison between Operations Program Management Design Engineering and the end customer for bids and proposals with minimal oversight from management. Capture team involvement including proposal development oral presentations and financial planning required.
• Help the Development PMT through the necessary activities to plan build and transition a new product to the full-rate manufacturing environment.
• Develop maintain and communicate an accurate and achievable MT&BP.
• Act as the primary Operations contact to the Life Cycle Program Manager Engineering and shared services teams to coordinate Operations support during product start-ups through transition to production.
• Responsible for timely status reporting of Operations performance risks and opportunities to the Life-Cycle Program Manager and Operations management.
• Familiar with the various aspects of the engineering design product development design to cost (DTC) design for manufacture (DFM) design for testability (DFT) and product prototyping processes.
• Ensures Operations considerations such as producibility testability design to cost component obsolescence and other factors are considered early in the design development process.
• Successfully leads or coordinates cross-functional trade studies that drive increased customer value and company profitability.
• Accountable for the quality of new designs relative to compatibility to the intended manufacturing processes.
• Lead or support activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA PFMEA etc.).
• Work as liaison with Test Engineering group and ensure the development of Test Equipment for programs are incorporated in a timely manner to maintain program schedule commitments.
• Support the development of program risk management plans identify operations risks in development and production and proactively manage risk that impacts Operations.
• Ensure quality cost schedule and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan.
• Strive for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by understanding the customers needs and providing goods and services that satisfy the customer.
• Operate in accordance with Corporate Operations and Division policies and practices and in compliance with accepted business practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree 9 years of experience in manufacturing or material and supply environment.

• 3 years of program or project management experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program/Project management experience.
• Experience with New Product Introductions.
• Engineering experience within the aerospace industry
• PMP Certification
• Advanced proficiency applying Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and SAP or similar ERP system.

What We Offer:

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Operations Supply Chain and EH&S:

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 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.

Collins Aerospace a 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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 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 thats redefining aerospace every day!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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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