Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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 are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead and oversee our chemical coatings operations. This is a working manager position ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in chemical processes and a passion for driving operational excellence on the shop floor. In this role, you will manage all aspects of the development, implementation and improvement of integrated manufacturing systems and cost reduction / productivity improvement projects for the Power & Controls Air Management Systems business unit supporting the AMS business in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. You will provide leadership for flawless execution for both production and development programs. This opportunity offers the ability to positively impact manufacturing processes, quality, productivity and technology through all phases of a product life cycle, from inception to aftermarket support and across the entire suite of products.

What You Will Do

• Lead and supervise daily operations of chemical coating processes, including conversion coating, Rockhard, and silver paint applications

• Accountable for execution within the established metrics for productivity, cost reduction, and technology projects to improve manufacturing, assembly and test operations in Windsor Locks and at suppliers as appropriate.

• Ownership responsibility of the production processes for a family of heat exchanger parts - coatings and special processes

• Lead teams (including at suppliers) in support of manufacturing improvement, productivity, cost reduction projects

• Develop metrics and tracking systems to identify, track, execute and complete projects with measurable milestones consistent with the program objectives

• Develop risk assessments, complete with detailed mitigation plans including funding and staffing

• Participate in proposals and manufacturing plans

• Coordinate with the IE team to implement Lean Transformation projects

• Lead root cause investigations and implement systemic corrective actions and process improvements

• Coordinate Technology Development Plans (TDPs) including funding and staffing requirements

• Achieve customer satisfaction, measured by feedback analysis and other metrics

• Train, coach, and develop team members to build a culture of accountability, safety, and technical excellence

• Ensure Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is implemented meeting program milestones and budgets

• Prepare and support monthly program reviews

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing experience in a chemical manufacturing or coatings environment (Aviation or aerospace is a plus)

• Experience supporting or leading Nadcap certification and audits

• Experience leveraging excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver successful programs

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks, resolving complex problems, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget to customer needs.

• Demonstrated project management leadership with accomplishments in a related field

• Demonstrated experience leveraging strong communication, teaming and results oriented skills.

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!

May be eligible for relocation.

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!

Role type definition:

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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