Brake Value Stream Associate Director (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Waco (MO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Troy, Ohio is seeking a Brake Value Stream Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead the Aircraft Brake production line for multiple aircraft segments. You will oversee three departments, drive lean manufacturing, implement standard work, and develop supervisors to sustain continuous improvement across the shop floor.

The role reports to the Troy Site Leader and interfaces with senior leadership across Collins/RTX.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required; access to program/contract.
• 5+ years experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE.

Responsibilities

• People Core focus on safety and quality.
• Drive cultural transformation toward lean thinking, ownership, and continuous problem-solving.
• Responsible for managing and developing production supervisors to ensure the departments actively support continuous improvement strategies, methodologies and philosophies.
• Ensure processes and systems are in place to drive consistent performance management.
• Robust onboarding and training of operators and supervisors.
• Ensure celebrations of ‘wins’ when the area and cells perform Lean Manufacturing.
• Drive CORE / Continuous Improvement for daily success by working with the site CI Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager and supporting teams.
• Develop operations supervisors to ensure lean manufacturing principles are fully implemented on the shop floor.
• Create cells through product/process family alignment.
• Transform Cells to flow / pitch / takt
• Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
• Process Confirmation (validation of completion of standard work)
• Flow (linkage and flow of processes)
• Resilience (Man and Material in required quantities, SWIP:WIP)
• Winning vs. Losing (constant visibility of performance to plan)
• Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions for all losses)
• Standardization and execution of area and departmental roles, including productivity metrics
• Results Determine / monitor / improve KPI’s as established by site and business need
• Roll up metrics from all ongoing cell projects within the area and departments
• Ensure high-integrity, high-skill performance
• Strategy Develop the strategy, plans, and execute all activities related to the Machining, Brake Chemical Operations, and Assembly areas
• Manage and facilitate the monthly adherence to business objectives
• Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) where needed
• Create a culture of accountability, data (for measurement and decisions), and winning

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication across levels

Safety focus

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has an opportunity for a Brake Value Stream Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations based in Troy, Ohio. This manufacturing role reports directly to the Troy Site Leader and oversees three operations departments to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations. This leader owns the performance of the Aircraft Brake production line for commercial, military, and regional/business aircraft. This is a high visibility role with regular engagement with senior leadership across Troy and the greater Collins/RTX organization with an opportunity to develop into higher-level manufacturing or site leadership positions.

Success in this role looks like consistent achievement of the Golden Thread, aka Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. At the end of the day, you will lead a skilled, engaged production team with stable, high-performing lean manufacturing processes.

What You Will Do:

• People Core focus on safety and quality
• Drive cultural transformation toward lean thinking, ownership, and continuous problem-solving
• Responsible for managing and developing production supervisors to ensure the departments actively support continuous improvement strategies, methodologies and philosophies
• Ensure processes and systems are in place to drive consistent performance management
• Robust onboarding and training of operators and supervisors
• Ensure celebrations of ‘wins’ when the area and cells perform Lean Manufacturing
• Drive CORE / Continuous Improvement for daily success by working with the site CI Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager and supporting teams.
• Develop operations supervisors to ensure lean manufacturing principles are fully implemented on the shop floor.
• Create cells through product/process family alignment
• Transform Cells to flow / pitch / takt
• Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
• Process Confirmation (validation of completion of standard work)
• Flow (linkage and flow of processes)
• Resilience (Man and Material in required quantities, SWIP:WIP)
• Winning vs. Losing (constant visibility of performance to plan)
• Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions for all losses)
• Standardization and execution of area and departmental roles, including productivity metrics
• Results Determine / monitor / improve KPI’s as established by site and business need
• Roll up metrics from all ongoing cell projects within the area and departments
• Ensure high-integrity, high-skill performance
• Strategy Develop the strategy, plans, and execute all activities related to the Machining, Brake Chemical Operations, and Assembly areas
• Manage and facilitate the monthly adherence to business objectives
• Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) where needed
• Create a culture of accountability, data (for measurement and decisions), and winning

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 5+ years experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE
• Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience leading in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated adaptability and skilled in conflict resolution
• Demonstrated success in creation and execution of standard processes
• Experience leading in a high-mix, high-volume environment

What We Offer:

• 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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.