Program Operations Manager (onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will serve as manufacturing and program operations lead for three programs. This role is responsible for driving Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution for these programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and must have experience with New Product Introduction and Transition to Production of complex programs. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of proposal development systems and will be responsible for presenting comprehensive strategies on Manufacturing Plans and how the efforts are proposed to customers. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products. 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. Position will work onsite at our El Segundo, California location.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
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
3+ years prior experience working in operations or engineering in a manufacturing environment
Experience with project management

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews
Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition to Production (T2P) in Defense or commercial products
Experience with RTX’s Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating system
Working knowledge of Pro Pricer or equivalent tools, learning curves, application of rates and costs in government contracting.
Experience supporting fact-finding and negotiations with DCMA and Government customers
Experience and mastery of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), PFMEA, PPAP and APQP
Proven Experience in Earned Value Management & Certification
Experience in lean manufacturing and Six sigma
Experience with Excel (formulas, V-LOOKUPS, Pivot tables etc)

Responsibilities

Support Operations for Manufacturing for a key and growing production sub-portfolio.
Lead capacity & capability assessments and CORE engagements at key manufacturing partner suppliers.
Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews
Develop production plans and conduct Production Performance Milestone reviews, per RLPM requirements.
Lead development teams through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and coordinating actions/mitigation plans in accordance with AS9145 (APQP)
Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout the product life cycle
Engage in daily tier meetings and monthly SIOP reviews to drive quality, cost, schedule, and inventory targets consistent with the overall business plan
Manage Operations cost and schedule performance for full-rate production and new development deliveries at internal and external manufacturers
Engage with Engineering and Supply Chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners
Engage with MANTA goal alignment – take on strategic initiatives that drive production improvements into the programs, as well as programs across the MAGS and MANTA portfolio
For future product variants, influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through active support to Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT) by optimizing cost drivers such as electronics producibility, test automation, test & manufacturing yield.
Provide active support to Supply Chain Management by identifying materials constraints and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
Direct and coordinate sequencing of work in partnership with Manufacturing, such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources
Partner with internal customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure customer satisfaction

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 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 reimbursement 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