Date Posted:
2025-09-12Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredCollins 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.
This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.
This position will be expected to work within the production floor 80% of their work week and 20% at their desk on average. The work hours for this position are 3:30pm- 12am Monday through Friday.
You will need to train on day shift for 3-4 weeks, then a split shift before transferring to 2nd shift hours.
What You Will Do
Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards
Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules
Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity
Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity
Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities
Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant
Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel
Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function
Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines
Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline
What You Will Learn
In this position you will lead a collaborative team of B/U and non-B/U team members in support of the Mission Systems (MiS) Operations’ team goal of building high quality products for our customers.
The role will challenge you to be organized, prioritize and execute tasks, and communicate from the frontline level all the way to senior leaders in the company.
You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skillset with a high-performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be challenged each day to find new solutions to a constantly evolving problem set.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Ability to work 3:30pm- 12am Monday through Friday
Qualifications We Prefer
SAP knowledge
Manufacturing experience such as aerospace/ automotive
Experience with leadership of teams including production/ maintenance roles
Experience with collective bargaining units
What We Offer Benefits
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
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!
eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be.
Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
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 possibilities. 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.
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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