Sr. Manager, Carbon Product and Process Development (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a unit of RTX, is seeking a highly capable Senior Manager to lead the Carbon Product & Product Development team. You will shape product and process capability, align with manufacturing, and influence executive leadership to meet market demands.

This role requires deep technical stewardship, disciplined execution, and ability to translate material science into scalable, validated processes. You will mentor a high-performing team and drive strategy from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 5+ years leading an Engineering team.
• Demonstrated experience advancing new product and process capabilities from concept through implementation.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Proven success managing complex technical programs, schedules, and budgets.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Model the highest standards of compliance, safety, ethics, and operational excellence.
• Use stakeholder input to shape and prioritize product and process development activities that align with business strategy.
• Establish clear development milestones, ensuring disciplined execution, validation, and documentation.
• Define and drive the long‑term product and process capability roadmap to meet evolving market and business needs.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire a high‑performing technical team while building a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Navigate and lead through high‑complexity engineering challenges, particularly in tribological and high‑temperature composite systems.
• Balance speed of development with the need for robust, scalable, and validated processes.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

SAP/MES

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-15

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Carbon Engineering organization plays a critical role in shaping the future of high‑temperature composite technologies that power our global leadership in aircraft braking systems. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Manager to lead our Carbon Product & Product Development team-an influential role that defines how innovation, material capability, and manufacturing excellence come together to strengthen our competitive advantage.

This leader will drive strategic development initiatives that elevate product performance, reduce lifecycle cost, and enhance understanding of material‑process‑performance relationships across our carbon product portfolio. The role is highly visible, interfacing from production operations to executive leadership, and is pivotal in positioning Collins to meet emerging customer and industry demands. Through strong technical stewardship, disciplined execution, and a focus on scalable capability, this leader will guide the organization toward a future of controlled, predictable, and high‑performing carbon systems.

What You Will Do:

• Model the highest standards of compliance, safety, ethics, and operational excellence.
• Use stakeholder input to shape and prioritize product and process development activities that align with business strategy.
• Establish clear development milestones, ensuring disciplined execution, validation, and documentation.
• Define and drive the long‑term product and process capability roadmap to meet evolving market and business needs.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire a high‑performing technical team while building a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Navigate and lead through high‑complexity engineering challenges, particularly in tribological and high‑temperature composite systems.
• Balance speed of development with the need for robust, scalable, and validated processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 5 + years leading an Engineering team.
• Demonstrated experience advancing new product and process capabilities from concept through implementation.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Proven success managing complex technical programs, schedules, and budgets.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MS/PhD in Chemical, Ceramics, Aerospace, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and RCA/RCCA experience.
• Previous experience in high temperature composite systems and advanced material characterization.
• SAP/MES familiarity and data analytics capability.

What We Offer:

• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling session