Date Posted:

2024-03-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA11: Hoist & Winch 3355 E La Palma Ave , Anaheim, CA, 92806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The NPI Operations Program Manager position is 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 2 to Gate 5.

The role requires participation 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.

The ideal candidate will understand 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 the success. Experience with 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves 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.
• Helps the Development IPT through the necessary activities to plan, build and transition a new product to the full-rate manufacturing environment.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates an accurate and achievable MT&BP.
• Act as the primary Operations contact to the Life Cycle Value Stream 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 Value Stream 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.
• Supports the development of program risk management plans, identify operations risks in development and production and proactively manage risk that impacts Operations.
• Ensures quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan.
• Strives for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by understanding the customer's needs and providing goods and services that satisfy the customer.
• Leads continuous improvement practices using Lean Electronics tools and methods proactively in the execution of the program.
• Operates in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies and practices and in compliance with accepted business practices.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency applying Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles.
• Engineering experience, Aerospace preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience with New Product Introductions is valued.
• Program/Project management experience preferred.
• PMP Certification is valued.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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