Sr. Project Management- 1st Shift- On site- Avionics

This role supports manufacturing project execution by applying engineering and manufacturing knowledge to production planning, process improvement, capacity and demand analysis, and cost and productivity initiatives. The position contributes to the successful execution of project and production objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams across departments and sites in support of aerospace manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for Work Transfer project execution plans within Operations/Manufacturing; provides feedback on product introduction, equipment efficiency, material supply constraints, schedules, and staffing requirements to meet project objectives.

• Provides focus to the production team to execute to quality, schedule, and cost expectations.

• Implements given operating plans and operating budget, including priorities, production schedules, staffing plans, and budget targets.

• Implements specific components of quality improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs.

• Supports cost and waste reduction within production and improves productivity by implementing best practices.

• Implements given schedules and expenditure constraints for direct and indirect labor and may plan staffing and labor details around given priorities.

• Enables cross-functional communication across departments and sites.

• Analyzes demand data using Excel, including the creation of tables and PivotTables.

• Communicates in English and Spanish with corporate leaders through in-person meetings, presentations, reports, and written correspondence.

• May be required to travel occasionally to the United States to support business needs.

What You Will Learn.

• Product phases and requirements for transferring production cells between sites.

• Capacity analysis tools and methods.

• Process improvement methodologies and their application in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years of prior relevant experience. Requires at least 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering roles within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in assembly operations.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience using Lean Manufacturing.

• Proficient Conversational and written English required. 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).  

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.  

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 

Role Type Definitions:

*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. 

t 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.