Date Posted:

2025-03-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A50: Phoenix - Aerospace 1007 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ, 85034 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you searching for a post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

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. 

Our SkillBridge Fellowship is designed to introduce and prepare you for an exciting career with Collins Aerospace as an Operations Supervisor.

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

This opportunity will prepare you for a leadership position that is critical to the success of our manufacturing operations team. As an Operations Supervisor SkillBridge Fellow, you will make an impact.

Learning to lead and motivate a team of professionals setting goals and driving achievement. 

Learning to own and optimize cell productivity, guide scheduling & sequencing of work, and foster a collaborative, achievement driven environment. 

Learning to approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for innovations optimizing production. 

Learning to utilize active listening, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues while working under pressure. 

Learning to be a culture champion for the team focused on individual development and team success.   

Learning well-developed organizational and time management skills along with the ability to effectively prioritize and allocate resources are foundational for success in this role.

What You Will Learn:      

Ensure all quality-related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. 

Guide cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness. 

Plan and execute scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules. 

Guide the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity. 

Facilitate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations. 

Guide production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities. 

Collaborate with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service. 

Ensure all employees have a safety-first mindset and are adhering to EH&S policies.

Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on-time delivery, hours, and efficiency commitments. 

Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management. 

Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates 

Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actions. 

Lead and conduct meetings / reviews and prepare information to communicate the status of the programs to internal and external customers.

To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:

Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.

Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.

Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.

Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.

Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.

Work Environment:

•    In your role, you will be exposed to:

-Products of various weights and sizes

-Equipment with moving parts

-Chemicals that may emit fumes

To minimize safety risk to you and the product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

Distinguishing colors and meeting vision requirements

Bending, stooping, reaching, turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, place units on rack, etc.

Using hands for extended periods of time to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g. grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation)

Must be able to stand for 2 hour increments without an opportunity to sit

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Transporting product with or without product carts

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

2+ years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status)

Qualifications We Prefer:

LEAN certification.

SAP proficiency. 

Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support. 

Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels. 

Ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.    

NOTE:  SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for these benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time.

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!

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!

*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 Aerospace, 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 Collins Aerospace Military Internship Program is an approved SkillBridge provider and is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits.  Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. 

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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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