Sr. Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

As the Sr. Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance at Collins Aerospace, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining and supporting complex production, test, and development equipment. You will ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards while collaborating with engineering teams to meet operational goals. The role includes directing and developing staff, managing team workload and schedules, overseeing maintenance and repair, and supporting equipment installation, setup, and modification. You will also serve as a subject matter expert for specialized equipment, develop maintenance procedures, train operators and technicians, and enforce safe work practices. This is an onsite role at 4747 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $86,800–$165,200; the actual offer depends on factors including role responsibilities, experience, location, education, and skills.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant technical experience, or at least 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
In lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of relevant experience is required.
At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a union environment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment and technical systems.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of experience with technical equipment in manufacturing or related environments.
Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, drives, and printed circuit boards.
Experience with calibration and analysis of instrumentation for equipment setup.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
Experience with electronic control software, equipment programming, and system modifications.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and develop department staff, providing daily direction and support.
Oversee team scheduling, workload planning, and timecard management.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Supervise repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex production and test equipment.
Perform or guide equipment installations, machine setups, and system modifications.
Inspect equipment regularly and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
Serve as a subject matter expert for legacy, specialized, or high-complexity equipment.
Collaborate with engineering teams to support system integration, verification, and validation.
Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions for equipment operation and maintenance.
Train operators and technicians to ensure proper equipment use and compliance with quality standards.
Provide safety leadership and enforce safe work practices across the team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning support through Ovia Health.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
Potential benefits include short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays; specific benefits depend on business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.