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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 spanet

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Site Operational Excellence Principal to lead continuous improvement strategy and execution, using CORE/ACE or Six Sigma capabilities to further develop the continuous improvement culture.  This position develops, implements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to support growth and improved customer satisfaction through operations improvement that includes, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, productivity, delivery, cycle reduction, waste elimination and growth, margin expansion, and inventory.  

As the Operational Excellence Principal of the site, you are responsible to partner with the functional leaders to understand the unmet customer needs and process inefficiencies, support incremental and transformational change, support the definition and execution of a transformation plans and build CORE capabilities to ensure sustainable improvement.

What You Will Do

• Leading LEAN maturity and development, capacity and capability roadmap and planning
• Coach teams on the CORE Maturity system, support each team to develop a roadmap, ensure improvements are linked to business needs. 
• Support the development of skills and capabilities are available to support site transformation plans.
• Facilitate the necessary events/activities to deliver value to our customers to create self-sufficiency.
• Work with the Site CORE Lead, to plan and execute the implementation and advancement of the CORE Operating System within the site. 
• Assist/Facilitate engagements using CORE Methods & Tools that focus on: On-time delivery recovery, Quality escapes and/or yield improvement activities& Specific cost/spend pressures including productivity/efficiency.
• Train employees on CORE methods and tools. Help drive CORE competency and process maturity within assigned SBU/Function.
• Mentor CORE Apprentices/Champions on their journey to certification. 
• Participating in and lead Kaizen events and/or special projects

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
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration or Engineering, preferred
• Experience in continuous improvement (eg Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
• APICS CPIM Certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Technical skills, manufacturing processes, distribution process and / or materials knowledge.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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. 

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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