Hybrid Operations & Industry 4.0 Projects Lead

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

401(k) plan with employer matching

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a proactive engineering leader for its Advanced Operations Engineering team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This hybrid role will drive operations modernization through Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced manufacturing, digital solutions, and data‑driven decision making, initially focusing on the Displays line before expanding to other projects.

You will lead cross‑functional programs from initiation to completion, align requirements, manage scope, schedule and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing operations environment, preferrably in a project/program management role

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through operations modernization projects
• Drive productivity improvements that lead to quantifiable cost savings and enhanced operational performance
• Lead projects from initiation through completion, including customer interface, requirements alignment, schedule execution and management, risks and opportunities mitigation, and benefit realization tracking
• Operate in alignment with the RTX Enterprise Project Management (REPM) framework to ensure disciplined program execution, risk management, and governance
• Communicate effectively with Operations and executive leadership, providing clarity on project priorities, risks, and progress
• Use data to generate insights, guide strategic decision making, and strengthen operational awareness
• Influence and lead change across a matrixed organization, building consensus and accelerating adoption of new technologies
• Travel up to 15%, including potential extended assignments for key business activities

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry 4.0 understanding

Change management

Education

University degree

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a proactive engineering leader for its Advanced Operations Engineering team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This hybrid role will drive operations modernization through Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced manufacturing, digital solutions, and data‑driven decision making, initially focusing on the Displays line before expanding to other projects.

You will lead cross‑functional programs from initiation to completion, align requirements, manage scope, schedule and