Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

The Principal Specialist, Manufacturing/Operations leads workforce development across manufacturing operations, including onboarding, technical and practical training, shop‑floor qualifications, skills management, performance monitoring, and employee engagement. This role ensures employees are fully prepared, trained, and certified to meet production, quality, safety, and customer requirements in a high‑performance environment.

Success in this position requires strong coordination, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Principal Specialist supports employee development, ensures training compliance, and drives continuous improvement through effective qualification and workforce development practices.

This position works onsite in San Marcos, TX. - (Great Austin Area)

What You Will Do:

• Lead and coordinate onboarding activities for new employees within manufacturing operations, ensuring successful integration into production processes, safety standards, quality expectations, and operational procedures.

• Develop and deliver theoretical training programs within the Advanced Proficiency Cell to strengthen employee technical competency, process understanding, and operational readiness.

• Coordinate and oversee shop floor training activities utilizing structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) methodologies to ensure workforce qualification, standardized execution, and compliance with operational requirements.

• Maintain and update the Multi-Skill Matrix to accurately track employee qualifications, certifications, training progression, and workforce flexibility across operational areas.

• Support and coordinate employee engagement activities across the manufacturing site to promote teamwork, inclusion, employee morale, and a positive work environment.

• Coordinate the placement and management of operational shopping carts, tools, materials, and support resources required to sustain manufacturing activities and operational flow.

• Monitor operational performance through deployed manufacturing systems, dashboards, and tracking tools to ensure visibility to production metrics, workforce readiness, operational efficiency, and training effectiveness.

• Update operational scorecards, training metrics, workforce qualification records, and performance tracking reports to support leadership visibility, accountability, and operational decision-making.

• Partner with operations leadership, supervisors, quality, engineering, and training teams to identify workforce development needs and support production requirements.

• Ensure training documentation, qualification records, and operational certifications remain current, accurate, and compliant with company procedures and customer requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to training effectiveness, workforce capability development, standard work, operational performance, and employee engagement.

• Promote an environment of safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence throughout manufacturing operations.

• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience

• Experience in workforce training, skills development, and operational qualification processes.

• Experience in KPI-driven manufacturing environments, operational performance systems, and production execution processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in fast paced, high-mix aerospace or precision metal manufacturing environments (machining, fabrication, assembly, or similar) with multiple competing priorities.

• Experience delivering and coordinating shop floor training using structured methodologies (OJT, standard work, competency-based training).

• Ability to manage skills matrices, training records, dashboards, and operational scorecards.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and develop others effectively.

• Experience working in cross-functional and matrixed manufacturing organizations.

• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

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!

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.

*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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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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