at RTX Corporation in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
2024-04-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford – Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) business of Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a section manager for our Product Design and Definition (PDD) group. This is a people leader position for a team of 15 people, where the prime responsibility is to support our diversly talented PDD team in the design and definition of our Mechanical Power Conversion products. The successful candidate will lead a team of Collins staff and contract resources to meet program commitments, both schedule and budget, as well as guiding the staff and our department to continuously improve our people, our processes and our products. In this role, the challenges are wide, varied and seldom the same from day-to-day. The same is true of the opportunities to succeed.
This matrix position is focused on planning, execution, and people management, as well as partnering with Technical Advisors in the group to drive technical quality, performance, and optimization. Our PDD department is responsible for model design, analysis and detailing of highly engineered mechanical equipment. Members of our team implement the engineering design in a 3D model, analyze the tolerance stack up for correct fits and provide detailed drawings for the manufacture of our products. These functions are foundational to successful execution of the many development programs supporting the various product lines of the Mechanical Power Conversion business.
To support our customers on their high priority programs, there may be occasional need for weekend or extended hours work.
Eligible for relocation
Primary Responsibilities:Some of the many responsibilities with this position include:
Team Leadership
+ Manage personnel with responsibility to optimize employee performance and job satisfaction
+ Direct management of Collins employees and coordination of supporting contract resources
+ Lead regular group meetings with staff to ensure timely flow of company communications
+ Conduct personnel performance assessments and provide guidance for career development
+ Address day-to-day employee productivity issues and long-term process improvements
Planning and Execution
+ Align staffing and resources to program plans for successful project execution
+ Own the execution and oversight of PDD program commitments (budget, schedule, technical)
+ Assign tasking for employees and coordinate project tracking
+ Interface to internal engineering customers and the PDD project group for resource and work package planning
+ Respond to requests for proposals with estimates and resourcing to win new business
Process Champion
+ Identify and implement process and productivity improvements for improved turn times
+ Work with PDD technical advisors to establish and maintain department procedures to comply with applicable standards and policies
+ Ensure proper execution of process standard work in developing a safe and reliable product
+ Develop and implement strategies for long-term department health
The successful candidate must have superior written and oral communication skills and the demeanor to provide calm and steady leadership to a group of individuals pulled in many different directions. Experience in an engineering environment and a working knowledge of product development for safety critical applications will enable the successful candidate to understand the vital work our team performs for the business.
Qualifications/ Experience Needed:
+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
+ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
+ Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience in a leadership role in a CAD, engineering, or manufacturing environment
+ Experience with GD&T
+ Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
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.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications
+ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
+ Have prior experience in functional area of interest
+ Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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 illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft
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