Operations Program Manager - NPI
About The Position
The NPI Operations Program Manager supports small- to mid-size programs through development and successful transition of new products into production manufacturing. The role brings Operations resources into product development early—typically from Gate A to Gate D—to influence product design and ensure an effective transition to manufacturing. Responsibilities span new-business capture, manufacturing transition and build planning, proposal and cost-estimating support, baseline planning after contract award, and management of Operations functions in a matrixed environment. The position requires knowledge of product lifecycle development and supporting business systems, including SAP MRP, Project Systems, PDM, and MS Project. The manager leads high-performing teams in accordance with Collins Aerospace values and applies Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles. The NPI environment offers early involvement in development of new technologies and products, with direct responsibility for quality, cost, and schedule.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience; or, without a degree, 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or material and supply environment.
- At least 3 years of program or project management experience.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle development and business systems that support product development and new-product transition, such as SAP MRP, Project Systems, PDM, and MS Project.
- Ability to lead high-performing teams consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values.
- Proficiency in the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Program or project management experience.
- Experience with New Product Introductions.
- Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
- PMP certification.
- Advanced proficiency applying Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project and SAP or a similar ERP system.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison among Operations, Program Management, Design Engineering, and end customers for bids and proposals, with minimal management oversight.
- Participate in capture teams, proposal development, oral presentations, and required financial planning.
- Help the Development PMT plan, build, and transition new products to full-rate manufacturing.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate an accurate and achievable Manufacturing Transition and Build Plan (MT&BP).
- Act as the primary Operations contact for the Life Cycle Program Manager, Engineering, and shared services teams, coordinating Operations support through product start-up and transition to production.
- Report Operations performance, risks, and opportunities promptly to the Life-Cycle Program Manager and Operations management.
- Ensure Operations considerations—including producibility, testability, design to cost, and component obsolescence—are addressed early in design development.
- Lead or coordinate cross-functional trade studies that improve customer value and company profitability.
- Ensure new designs are compatible with intended manufacturing processes.
- Lead or support variability-reduction activities to identify and mitigate process and product risks, including DFMEA and PFMEA.
- Coordinate with Test Engineering to ensure program test equipment is developed in time to meet schedule commitments.
- Support development of program risk-management plans and proactively manage Operations risks in development and production.
- Ensure quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved consistently with the overall business plan.
- Pursue internal and external customer satisfaction by understanding customer needs and providing goods and services that meet them.
- Operate in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies and practices and accepted business practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Optional additional life and accident insurance
- Optional critical illness insurance
- Optional group legal coverage
- Optional identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
