Manufacturing Manager - Second Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation (3 weeks) for new hires

401(k) with match and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life and disability coverage

Pet, home, auto, life, critical Ill.保险

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness & health programs

Career development resources

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Simpsonville, SC to oversee manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead a large team, implement Lean practices, and ensure data integrity in Epicor ERP.

The role requires US citizenship, a strong background in AS9100/ISO 9001 environments, and hands-on experience with wire harness manufacturing or related sectors. Onsite work in Simpsonville, SC is required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years in manufacturing or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Experience leading manufacturing or operations teams (4+ years).
• Experience in AS9100/ISO9001 quality environments and QMS
• ERP system experience for manufacturing transactions and data accuracy
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications and practical application

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to produce quality products at optimal cost.
• Deploy policies aligned with site strategy and annual operating plan.
• Lead Lean management practices, tiered accountability, and leader standard work.
• Drive daily results with rapid corrective actions to address challenges.
• Oversee training and development for ~200 staff to meet needs.
• Champion safety, quality improvement, and CORE programs across areas.
• Standardize best practices with job instructions and checklists.
• Foster problem-solving culture using CORE methods and coaching.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions in Epicor and data integrity.
• Collaborate with planning/logistics to optimize scheduling and flow.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

AS9100/QMS

IPC/WHMA-A-620 & IPC J-STD-001

Education

University degree or higher in related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE

Work Shift: Monday – Thursday (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM)

About the Company

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. 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 Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing manufacturing operations at our Simpsonville, SC location. You will lead efforts to produce high-quality products efficiently while driving safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence. This role is critical to ensuring alignment with business strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role is onsite in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Role Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure timely production of quality products at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements.
• Deploy manufacturing policies aligned with the site’s business strategy and annual operating plan.
• Execute daily Lean management systems, including tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work.
• Drive accountability to daily results and implement rapid corrective actions to address operational challenges.
• Oversee training and development of approximately 200 direct and indirect reports to meet business needs.
• Champion safety initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and CORE programs across all manufacturing areas.
• Standardize best practices through tools such as job instructions, job breakdown sheets, pre‑and post‑flight checklists, multi‑cycle analysis, and layered audits.
• Foster a strong problem‑solving culture using CORE methods and coaching behaviors.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of manufacturing transactions in the Epicor ERP system to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with planning and logistics teams to optimize scheduling and materials flow, reduce work‑in‑progress inventory, and improve delivery performance.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 4+ years of prior leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 2+ years of experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Experience in utilizing ERP systems for manufacturing transactions and data accuracy.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing within AS9100‑controlled environments.
• Background in wire harness manufacturing, including IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and/or IPC J‑Std‑001 certifications.

Benefits

• 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!

Salary Range: 107,500 USD-204,500 USD. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.