Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Process Center Surface Mount (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) match with Lifetime Income

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability

Wellness incentives

Job summary

RTX, the aerospace and defense leader, seeks a Production Manager for onsite operations in Coralville, IA. You will oversee manufacturing, optimize schedules, and lead a team to deliver high-quality products.

You will drive lean improvements, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Control, and oversee recruitment and staff development while ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years of experience or advanced degree + 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly processes.
• Management experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
• Background in quality mgmt systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the automated build of circuit card assemblies, including machine operation and production schedules.
• Modify processes to enhance efficiency in industrial engineering.
• Drive lean improvements to minimize waste in manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership, education, training, and guidance to bargaining unit personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery schedules and quality goals.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean / Six Sigma

ERP systems

Quality mgmt systems

Team recruitment & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

As a Production Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. This role includes managing production schedules, optimizing processes, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. You will have the opportunity to drive performance improvements, implement lean methodologies, and contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations. This is an onsite role in Coralville, IA and is eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Directly support the automated build of circuit card assemblies, including machine operation, coordination of production plans, master production schedules, inventory levels, and assembly schedules.
• Modify processes to enhance the effectiveness of industrial engineering.
• Utilize lean tools and methodologies to drive performance improvements and minimize waste within manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership, education, training, and guidance to bargaining unit personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Production Control, and others, to meet delivery schedules and exceed quality goals.
• Review, establish, and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply, and personnel resources.
• Identify and resolve production and material challenges, coordinating with support teams as needed to meet operational goals.
• Recommend changes to operational methods, materials, equipment, and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Manage recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs for assigned personnel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly processes.
• Management experience in manufacturing or operations strongly preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience in utilizing ERP systems for production planning and inventory management.
• Background in manufacturing environments requiring quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Bargaining unit experience.

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

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.