Principal Manufacturing Program Specialist (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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. We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Program Specialist to join our New Product Introduction team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position is the focal point for the execution of daily activities to deliver high quality, highly engineered development hardware on-time to Engineering / customers. The selected candidate will be responsible for the timely performance of various manufacturing tasks ranging from Program schedule adherence through the shipment of deliverables in support of various Programs. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgment, working independently and as a liaison of an Integrated Product Team. It is essential the individual be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment. This role will sit Onsite at our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

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
Experience with SAP or other MRP system in manufacturing environments focused on material availably and work in progress prioritization
Experience with direct or cross functional leadership of team or projects supporting positive results for an organization
Manufacturing & operations experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Must possess an active Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain one
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience in knowledge of production operations with New Product Introduction (NPI)-related projects
Project management with focus on lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Support site Operations Program Manager (OPM) lead to address broad issues spanning across functions / domains & work autonomously with limited oversight
Lead operational program management activities for small‑scale projects and initiatives, ensuring coordination across functions, execution to plan, and alignment with program objectives.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) team to roll out policies, practices, procedures
Assist OPM with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, producibility tenants, and collaborating across functions program plans
Execute builds for development programs including accountability for schedule and financial performance, including tracking & reporting on critical customer deliveries using Line of Balances and Project Plans
Communicate material availability, resource planning, task completion, configuration management, change orders and quality performance schedules
Expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders
Monitor progress and track project performance using metrics.
Collaborate with Production Control Support, Procurement Support, and Master Scheduling to ensure that material master data is accurate and minimizes inventory balances
Coordinate to maximize operating efficiency with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other groups
Collaborate with Program and Engineering in reviewing drawings for production readiness
Utilize RTX CORE and lean principles to recommend solutions to mitigate delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates to improve performance

Benefits

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 Program, 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