Sr. Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds and pension

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance in Rockford, IL, onsite. You will lead a team responsible for maintaining and supporting complex production, test, and development equipment, ensuring reliability and safety while collaborating with engineering to meet goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years with an advanced degree), and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a union setting. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant technical experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a union environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment and technical systems.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for maintaining and supporting complex production, test, and development equipment.
• Ensure equipment reliability and safety standards compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet operational goals.
• Hire, train, and develop department staff with daily direction.
• Oversee scheduling, workload planning, and timecard management.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Supervise repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment.
• Install equipment and perform machine setups and system modifications.
• Inspect equipment and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Train operators and technicians; enforce quality standards.
• Provide safety leadership across the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electronic troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

9 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

What You Will Do

As the Sr. Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining and supporting complex production, test, and development equipment. Your role will ensure equipment reliability, compliance with safety standards, and collaboration with engineering teams to meet operational goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Hire, train, and develop department staff, providing daily direction and support.
• Oversee scheduling, workload planning, and timecard management for the team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Supervise repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex production and test equipment.
• Perform or guide equipment installations, machine setups, and system modifications.
• Inspect equipment regularly and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for legacy, specialized, or high-complexity equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system integration, verification, and validation.
• Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Train operators and technicians to ensure proper equipment use and compliance with quality standards.
• Provide safety leadership and enforce safe work practices across the team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a union environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment and technical systems.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 7+ years of experience with technical equipment in manufacturing or related environments.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.
• Experience in:
  • Troubleshooting and repairing motors, drives, and printed circuit boards.
  • Calibration and analysis of instrumentation for equipment setup.
  • Reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
  • Electronic control software, equipment programming, and system modifications.

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
• 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

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.

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

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.

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 attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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