Senior Manager, Machine Shop (onsite)

Prattwhitney; Colorado; On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is hiring a Senior Manager, Machine Shop in Pueblo, Colorado. This onsite leadership role drives daily shop leadership, planning, and execution to meet production commitments with precision.

You will guide supervisors, plan manpower and materials, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues while fostering a strong safety culture. A decades-long track record in manufacturing leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a leadership (direct reports) position in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience analyzing data and applying structured problem-solving methods to drive effective decisions and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership for the machine shop, overseeing supervisors and their production teams while ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-organized work environment.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials to support efficient operations and meet production schedules.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor workflow across all levels of the team to maintain consistent output on priority and routine tasks.
• Offer technical guidance and support to supervisors and production employees on machining challenges and process decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve issues affecting schedule or product standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through audits, coaching, and daily engagement on the shop floor.
• Lead employee development by coaching supervisors and production staff, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring and talent decisions.
• Address team concerns constructively and foster a positive, high-engagement workplace across all shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying LEAN, TPM, 5S, and driver-measure practices to reduce waste and enhance reliability.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure timely resolution of machine issues and identify opportunities for preventive and improvement initiatives.
• Support business travel up to 10%.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

CNC machining

Manual machining

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50 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.

The Senior Manager, Machine Shop leads a high‑performing machine shop team by driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety, and empowering employees to solve complex machining challenges. This Pueblo based, onsite role plays a key part in optimizing workflow and resource utilization to ensure production commitments are met with precision and consistency. Success in this position requires strong cross‑functional collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset that strengthens processes and elevates quality. As a trusted leader and mentor, this individual helps build an engaged, accountable workforce equipped to support the shop’s evolving needs.

What You Will Do:

• Provide daily leadership for the machine shop, overseeing supervisors and their production teams while ensuring a safe, compliant, and well‑organized work environment.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials to support efficient operations and meet production schedules.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor workflow across all levels of the team to maintain consistent output on priority and routine tasks.
• Offer technical guidance and support to supervisors and production employees on machining challenges and process decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve issues affecting schedule or product standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through audits, coaching, and daily engagement on the shop floor.
• Lead employee development by coaching supervisors and production staff, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring and talent decisions.
• Address team concerns constructively and foster a positive, high‑engagement workplace across all shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying LEAN, TPM, 5S, and driver‑measure practices to reduce waste and enhance reliability.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure timely resolution of machine issues and identify opportunities for preventive and improvement initiatives.
• Support business travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a leadership (direct reports) position in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience analyzing data and applying structured problem‑solving methods to drive effective decisions and improvements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Background in CNC and manual machining
• Strong computer skills including all Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Excel)
• Communicate well with people at all levels in the organization.
• Proven mentoring skills and ability to delegate duties effectively among employees.
• Energetic and innovative leader who shares new ideas to continuously improve the process.
• Strong knowledge of EH&S programs and policies with a passion for health and safety.

What We Offer 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 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!

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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.