Aerospace Ops Program Manager: Producibility & NPI Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Operations Program Manager (OPM) to influence early product design and producibility, guiding prototypes through lifecycle management. You will partner across Operations disciplines to optimize manufacturability and lifecycle performance.

The role emphasizes strategic operational insight, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to ensure designs transition smoothly to Manufacturing, achieving cost-effective, scalable production readiness.

Qualifications

• University degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 5 years.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, or program environments; cross-functional work.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance (Secret).

Responsabilités

• Acts as Operations focal for New Product Introduction, compliant with RTX Lifecycle Program Management system.
• Participates in Management Reviews from business capture through transition into rate production.
• Establishes review and transition criteria resulting in predictable quality, schedule and cost outcomes.
• Responsible for creation and communication of a Project Production Plan and driving adherence to the plan.
• Responsible for financial management and variance analysis of Operations assigned financial accounts.
• Develops recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Facilitates and directs program scheduling activities through PP&C and the integrated management schedule.
• Leads materials and logistics problem resolution when related to performance issues.
• Occasional travel of approximately one trip per quarter.
• Interfaces with Program Office, Engineering, and Operations Manufacturing organizations.

Connaissances

Oral and written communication

Team leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Formation

University degree

Advanced degree

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Operations Program Manager (OPM) to influence early product design and producibility, guiding prototypes through lifecycle management. You will partner across Operations disciplines to optimize manufacturability and lifecycle performance.

The role emphasizes strategic operational insight, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to ensure designs transition smoothly to Manufacturing, achieving cost-effective, scalable production readiness.