CORE Continuous Improvement Leader (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a results-driven Transformation Leader to architect regional strategy, lead site roadmaps, deploy CORE Operating System, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

You will coach teams, apply COSMIC and BPM tools, analyze data for automation opportunities, and partner with site leadership to deliver measurable value. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Lean and Business Process Management tools to manage continuous improvement and transformational efforts.
• At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years delivering measurable, tangible improvements in business process environments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of regional strategy and CORE Roadmap as defined by CORE Leadership team
• Lead roadmap development for the site with Site Leadership and regional teams
• Partner with CORE & Site Leadership to drive deployment and maturity of the CORE Operating System within the site
• Provide expert guidance to enhance process maturity and support improvement
• Apply COSMIC and other process analysis tools to identify opportunities
• Train employees in CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Coach teams to strengthen overall CORE competency within site and region
• Plan and execute CORE Leadership Weeks at the site, ensuring value outcomes
• Analyze data to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
• Collaborate with site leaders to address operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions
• Travel 25% of the time (International and Domestic)

Skills

Lean

BPM

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CORE methodologies

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean tools

Job description

What You Will Do

• Support development and execution of regional strategy and CORE Roadmap as defined by CORE Leadership team
• Lead roadmap development for the site with Site Leadership and regional teams
• Partner with CORE & Site Leadership to drive deployment and maturity of the CORE Operating System within the site.
• Provide expert guidance to enhance process maturity and support improvement.
• Apply COSMIC and other process analysis tools to identify opportunities.
• Manage team to conduct CORE Framework assessment validations, ensuring consistency for region
• Lead and support benchmarking initiatives across the enterprise.
• Train employees in CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Coach teams to strengthen overall CORE competency within site and region
• Plan and execute CORE Leadership Weeks at the site, ensuring value outcomes.
• Analyze data to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
• Collaborate with site leaders to address operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Travel 25% of the time (International and Domestic).

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with Lean and Business Process Management tools to manage continuous improvement and transformational efforts.
• At least 2 years of experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years delivering measurable, tangible improvements in business process environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Advanced CORE certification (Professional or Expert level), or active progress toward certification, or Six Sigma Greenbelt certified
• Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset

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 illnessinsurance, 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 salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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.