Date Posted:

2025-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 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.

3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday 11pm – 7am

What You Will Do

Work with production control to create a week-by-week schedule and assign operators accordingly.
Work with QE’s & ME’s to improve processes within the cell in order to improve efficiency/eliminate rework/scrap.
Work with 1st and 3rd shift supervisors on priorities and needs.
Establish recovery plans where necessary in enough time to recover daily / weekly misses before they impact the month/quarter.
Roll-up, consolidate, speak to overall cell results (control tower ownership)
Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) for any major monthly misses (red metrics) at the Cell Control Tower levels.
Ensure celebrations of ‘wins’ when Cells perform at an exceptional level.
Execute Macro Plan activities throughout the year including support of 4x annual Lean Leadership Weeks

People:

Responsible for communicating, training, guidance, and counsel of hourly associates to ensure the cell actively supports Continuous Improvement strategies, methodologies, and philosophies (5S, Flow, Ahead/Behind – visual management, SWIP management, Line Back Logistics, Product / Process Family definition, etc.)
Direct the activities of operators, including training, performance appraisals, discipline, safety, communications, and opportunity resolution.
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lean Transformation:

Partner with CORE / CI to support the site transformation journey; support the transformation roadmap.
Create/align cells through product/process family alignment IAW defined plans.
Implement JIT/JIS Materials Management philosophy.
Ensure the cell implements and operates ‘daily’ to the 6 principles of Ops Management
Adhere to Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
Use Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions) for all losses

Positively affect performance metrics including, but not limited to:

Output
Hours
On Time Delivery
Inventory (WIP)(SWIP to WIP ratio approaching 1)
Lead Time (Days to Manufacture) decreases.
Productivity / Efficiency / Utilization / OEE increases.
Yield / Process Capability increases.
Schedule Stabilization improvement
Safety (First Aid, recordables, lost time)
SRR (scrap, rework and repair)
Lead special projects as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in Operations related Management roles (hands on supervision).
Experience demonstrating technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/special processing/assembly).
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

SAP knowledge
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams
Direct working experience of the Troy W&B Site / Products.
Aerospace work environment experience.
Automotive production system experience (Lean, ACE, TPS, DBS, etc.)

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/news/stories/2025/05/wheels-in-a-week

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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