Sr. Manufacturing Project Specialist (Onsite)

RTX•Wilsonville, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Manufacturing Project Specialist (MPS) role for the Wilsonville Operations Team you will be joining a Collins Aerospace facility focused on developing, manufacturing, and servicing cutting edge Vision System technologies for both commercial & military applications. The MPS role is a versatile position that will be focused on facilitation and execution of a diverse list of continuous improvement &/or operational focused initiatives. This position will be a high visibility role expected to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organizational structure. There is high demand for the products and technologies we create; we are looking for talent that thrives in delivering results in a highly collaborative, highly innovative operational environment focused on all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost to achieve Customer Satisfaction.

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
5+ years of experience driving tangible process improvements in a Business Process environment.
5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization.
5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and Operations/Shop Floor management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality & data managements systems
Experience with MRP/ERP enterprise solutions (ie.: SAP, Oracle)
Experience with change management through the use of formal methods
History of positively impacting culture
CORE, Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Certified (or equivalent)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
The ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

Facilitating the necessary events/activities to deliver value to our customers to create self-sufficiency
Plan, lead and execute various projects, utilizing CORE Operating System for the Wilsonville, OR site.
On-time delivery recovery
Quality escapes and/or yield improvement activities
Specific cost/spend pressures including productivity/efficiency
Transform sites/cells to flow/pitch/takt using standard work (SWCS, % load, SWS)
Align all portions of operations to work in harmony, to include development of robust SIOP processes.
Determine/monitor/improve KPI's and implementation processes
IT Systems (SharePoint, web-based content delivery, etc.)
Positively affect KPI change
Lead special projects as needed
Effective leader in change management and cultural adaptation

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 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!