Manufacturing Lead (onsite)

Prattwhitney; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition program

Employee assistance

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace location in Annapolis, MD seeks a Manufacturing and Shipping Supervisor to lead a small team and oversee ground station production and shipping operations.

You will manage daily schedules, inventory, and quality processes, coordinate with program management and engineering, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years leading people in manufacturing.
• Ability to read prints and use hand tools.
• Experience performing in-process inspections on parts/assemblies.
• Experience managing inventory and scheduling work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of three manufacturing and one shipping employee.
• Build, inspect, and test ground stations to meet production requirements.
• Plan daily/weekly work schedules for timely delivery.
• Manage inventory and schedule/ordering of components.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering.
• Ensure ISO 9001 quality compliance and QA processes.
• Inspect components and assemblies to meet quality standards.
• Serve as quality focal for the team during inspections.
• Train team members on procedures and equipment usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading prints

Hand tools

Quality inspections

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Location: US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906

Country: United States of America

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

As a Manufacturing and Shipping Supervisor, you will lead and support a team of production and shipping employees at our Annapolis, MD Collins location. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient manufacturing of ground stations and the smooth operation of shipping activities. You will oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise a team of three manufacturing employees and one shipping employee.
• Build, inspect, and test ground stations to meet production requirements.
• Plan daily and weekly work schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Manage inventory for the assigned area, including scheduling and ordering components.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to coordinate work activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and maintain quality assurance processes.
• Inspect work of components, systems and assemblies to ensure that systems meet or exceed quality standards.
• Be the quality focal for the team completing final and interim inspections.
• Train team members on operational procedures and equipment usage.
• Coordinate customs activities for shipping operations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• 1+ years of experience leading people in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read prints and use hand tools, including drills, cable manufacturing tools, and crimping equipment.
• Experience performing in-process inspections on parts and assemblies.
• Prior work experience managing inventory and planning daily/weekly work schedules.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of SAP for inventory and production management.
• Experience with Ariba procurement systems.
• Familiarity with electronic testing and assembly processes.

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 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, andreimbursement 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Onsite: 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. 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.