Operations Product Manager, Aerospace Manufacturing

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, seeks an Operations Product Manager to drive operational performance for complex products across the Mission Systems value stream. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets from development through sustainment.

This onsite role sits in Rockford, IL, with potential locations in Phoenix, AZ or Coralville, IA. You will coordinate with program management, factory operations, supply chain, engineering, and customers to

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• 3+ years prior experience in operations or manufacturing; 3+ years in program or project management; Experience with SAP or other MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations execution to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive corrective actions using CORE methodologies.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Factory Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers.
• Ensure factory readiness and execution of production plans, including tooling and capacity.
• Guide resolution of manufacturing issues to maintain cost and schedule.
• Serve as CAM for cost accounts, budgeting, EAC, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Support gate reviews and IMS content integration; monitor OTD and drive recovery actions.
• Travel 25–50% as required.

Skills

Operations/Manufacturing experience

Program/Project management experience

SAP/MRP systems

Communication to execs

MS Project

MS Office Suite

EVMS

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

CORE Champion

Lean

Six Sigma

EVMS

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, seeks an Operations Product Manager to drive operational performance for complex products across the Mission Systems value stream. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets from development through sustainment.

This onsite role sits in Rockford, IL, with potential locations in Phoenix, AZ or Coralville, IA. You will coordinate with program management, factory operations, supply chain, engineering, and customers to