Operations Program Manager - Wilson, NC

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The Operations Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the upfront involvement of Operations resources during product development programs to improve product quality, reduce assembly/test cost, and effectively transition a new product into production. Participation in new business capture teams, development of transition plans and proposals, guidance to cost estimating, determining and implementing Operations producibility requirements, integration of Operations critical milestones into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), baseline establishment following contract award, and transition process responsibility including matrix management of Operations functions are required. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the Operations organization and functional processes, Life-cycle Value Stream/Program Management, Collins Management System, 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, will be key to the success of this individual. Experience with the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles and team leadership experience is desired. This is an Individual Contributor Role.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary liaison between Operations functions, the LCVSM, and Engineering for assigned programs from pursuit through transition to production.
• Extensive capture team involvement including proposal development, oral presentations, and financial planning required.
• Leads the pre-production team 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 pre- production plan.
• Reviews and/or approves cost estimates for program estimate at complete (EAC) projections and new business bids and pursuits.
• Responsible for timely status reporting of Operations performance, risks, and opportunities to the Life-Cycle Value Stream Leader and Operations management.
• Familiar with the various aspects of the engineering design, product development, Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and product prototyping processes.
• Ensures Operations considerations such as producibility, testability, DTC, component obsolescence, and other factors are considered early in the design development process. Successfully leads or supports 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.
• Supports activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.).
• Ensures the development of the Test Equipment for programs is incorporated in a timely manner to maintain program schedule commitments.
• Supports the development of program risk management plans and proactively manages risk within the Operations span of control.
• Ensures quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan.
• Strategic, visionary thinker with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership skills for interfacing with both internal and external customers.
• Strives for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by understanding the customer's needs and providing goods and services that satisfy the customer.
• Operates in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies and practices and in compliance with accepted business practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
• Candidate must have experience leading cross functional teams and knowledge and experience with all aspects of manufacturing from board level build through to top level build.
• Candidate should have experience working on new product developments either from an operations position, engineering position, or LCVSM position, working knowledge of factory systems such as demand planning, Quality Management Systems, configuration control, etc, and experience managing a project/program using Microsoft Projects or a similar tool.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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