Date Posted:

2024-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) business of Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a section manager for our Product Design and Definition (PDD) group. This is a people leader position for a team of 15 people, where the prime responsibility is to support our diversly talented PDD team in the design and definition of our Mechanical Power Conversion products. The successful candidate will lead a team of Collins staff and contract resources to meet program commitments, both schedule and budget, as well as guiding the staff and our department to continuously improve our people, our processes and our products. In this role, the challenges are wide, varied and seldom the same from day-to-day. The same is true of the opportunities to succeed.

This matrix position is focused on planning, execution, and people management, as well as partnering with Technical Advisors in the group to drive technical quality, performance, and optimization. Our PDD department is responsible for model design, analysis and detailing of highly engineered mechanical equipment. Members of our team implement the engineering design in a 3D model, analyze the tolerance stack up for correct fits and provide detailed drawings for the manufacture of our products. These functions are foundational to successful execution of the many development programs supporting the various product lines of the Mechanical Power Conversion business.

To support our customers on their high priority programs, there may be occasional need for weekend or extended hours work.

Eligible for relocation

Primary Responsibilities:

Some of the many responsibilities with this position include:

Team Leadership

• Manage personnel with responsibility to optimize employee performance and job satisfaction

• Direct management of Collins employees and coordination of supporting contract resources

• Lead regular group meetings with staff to ensure timely flow of company communications

• Conduct personnel performance assessments and provide guidance for career development

• Address day-to-day employee productivity issues and long-term process improvements

Planning and Execution

• Align staffing and resources to program plans for successful project execution

• Own the execution and oversight of PDD program commitments (budget, schedule, technical)

• Assign tasking for employees and coordinate project tracking

• Interface to internal engineering customers and the PDD project group for resource and work package planning

• Respond to requests for proposals with estimates and resourcing to win new business

Process Champion

• Identify and implement process and productivity improvements for improved turn times

• Work with PDD technical advisors to establish and maintain department procedures to comply with applicable standards and policies

• Ensure proper execution of process standard work in developing a safe and reliable product

• Develop and implement strategies for long-term department health

The successful candidate must have superior written and oral communication skills and the demeanor to provide calm and steady leadership to a group of individuals pulled in many different directions. Experience in an engineering environment and a working knowledge of product development for safety critical applications will enable the successful candidate to understand the vital work our team performs for the business.

Qualifications/ Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a leadership role in a CAD, engineering, or manufacturing environment

• Experience with GD&T

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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.

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.

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! 

  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.

Employee Referral Eligible

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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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