Senior Supervisor, Production - Microelectronics Fabrication (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a driven leader to head the Microelectronics Fabrication team, overseeing approx. 20 lab technicians from raw material to final product with no third-party processes.

The role focuses on quality, cost reduction, scheduling, and customer interfaces, with 80% shop floor presence and 20% desk work. Onsite position with potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in microelectronics fabrication, plating and lithography is preferred.
• Experience in a clean room environment is preferred.
• Experience coordinating efforts with internal and external facilities organizations.
• Experience leading teams including production/maintenance roles and with collective bargaining units.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules.
• Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity.
• Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity.
• Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities.
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant.
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel.
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function.
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines.
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline.

Skills

Microelectronics fabrication

Clean room experience

Team leadership

Coordination with facilities

Collective bargaining units

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14. Country: United States of America. Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109. 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a motivated leader to join our Microelectronics Fabrication team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This individual will lead a team of approximately 20 lab technicians and oversee the fabrication and testing of microelectronics from raw material to final product, with no third-party processes involved.

Key processes utilized in our fabrication process include lithography, plating, planarization, electrical testing, and hermetic testing.

The ideal candidate is a driven, people-first leader who can effectively evaluate manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering organizations. This leader will be accountable for the output and inventory metrics of the Microelectronics Fabrication team. As the products produced by this team are utilized by internal customers, the success of the Microelectronics Fabrication team is crucial to the success of the business.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is eligible for relocation assistance. This position will be expected to work within the production floor 80% of their work week and 20% at their desk on average. The work hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend support may be required as needed.

What You Will Do

• Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards
• Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules
• Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity
• Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity
• Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline

What You Will Learn

In this position you will lead a collaborative team in support of the Mission Systems (MiS) Operations' team goal of building high-quality products for our customers.

The role will challenge you to be organized, prioritize and execute tasks, and communicate from the frontline level all the way to senior leaders in the company.

You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skillset with a high-performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be challenged each day to find new solutions to a constantly evolving problem set.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing or engineering experience with microelectronics fabrication (plating and lithography)
• Knowledge and experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience coordinating efforts with internal and external facilities organizations
• SAP knowledge
• Manufacturing experience such as aerospace/automotive
• Experience with leadership of teams including production/maintenance roles
• Experience with collective bargaining units

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 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
• Relocation assistance

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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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.