Product Manager - Fire Suppression (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Product Manager for the Fire Suppression product line at the Wilson, NC facility. You will drive output growth, improve margins through cost and yield initiatives, industrialize new technology, and lead the Program Management Team to execute on OEM and aftermarket programs onsite.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and customer service to ensure seamless execution and strong relationships with Collins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus 5 years.
• U.S. citizen requirement for access to program information.
• Proven track record of driving improvements in quality, delivery, yield and costs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities across multiple functions.
• Ability to lead through influence in complex, matrixed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop product line strategy aligned with objectives and trends.
• Lead cross-functional program management teams for customer deliveries and NPI.
• Analyze demand and supply data to meet targets and profitability.
• Continuously improve business processes for efficiency.
• Manage relationships with program managers and partners to drive growth.
• Support new business opportunities with cost/yield analyses.

Skills

Leadership by influence

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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 information under this program/contract.

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 product manager within the fire suppression product line, you will play a pivotal role in driving output growth, expanding margins through cost and yield improvement initiatives, industrializing new technology and driving project execution. You will lead your Program Management Team’s performance and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for the financial performance and execution in line with internal and external requirements. This is an Onsite role at our Wilson, NC facility.

What You Will Do

• Develop Product Line Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead Program Management Teams: Lead cross-functional teams of various sizes in support of customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs. Utilize operational & leadership experience to drive improvement into a wide variety of audiences.
• SIOP Planning: Analyze demand and supply data to meet our customers’ needs while optimizing product line profitability in support of strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with program managers and Collins partners, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to drive growth.
• New Business Development: Support new business opportunities including identifying potential product opportunities, conducting cost/yield analyses and engineering estimates to support development of proposals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, SIOP and customer service to ensure seamless execution of OEM and aftermarket programs and initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements (i.e. Quality, Delivery, yield, Capacity, Costs)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities in the face of numerous and typically undefined issues, across a wide variety of functions, where information is difficult to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in support of complex teams with matrixed responsibilities.
• Effectively create and share a vision across a broad team.
• Excellence in communication and team building skills to all levels including customers and executives.

What You Will Learn

• Exposure to every function of the business, at all levels of the business, in support of every OEM in the aviation industry makes the reach of the product manager extremely broad. It is the ideal position to dive into the most interesting and impactful areas no matter your specific expertise/discipline and the learning opportunities are limited solely by time, effort, and curiosity of the individual.
• Skills required to succeed in a highly matrixed organization – effective communication, accountability through influence and structural expectations, project management, Sales/Inventory/Operations Planning

Qualifications We Would Like You to Have

• University degree in a technical field
• SAP business system experience
• Leadership of people and/or projects in the Aerospace Industry
• Experience with fire protection systems or related products
• Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
• Advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability

What We Offer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.