Principal Manufacturing Program Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute daily activities to deliver high-quality development hardware on-time for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.
• Lead operational program management activities for small-scale projects, ensuring cross-functional coordination and alignment with program objectives.
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and collaborate on cross-functional program plans.
• Manage builds for development programs, maintaining accountability for schedules, financial performance, and critical customer deliveries.
• Communicate material availability, resource planning, configuration management, and quality performance schedules.
• Coordinate with Production Control, Procurement, Master Scheduling, and Engineering to ensure material accuracy and production readiness.
• Utilize lean principles and RTX CORE to recommend solutions that mitigate delays and improve cost performance.

Requirements

• University Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing and operations.
• Experience in direct or cross-functional leadership of teams or projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production operations specifically related to New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Project management experience with a focus on lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Comprehensive parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and wellness reward programs.

About the Company

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. As part of RTX, we work to solve the world's most complex problems by pushing the boundaries of science and delivering world-class aerospace capabilities.