Manager, Product Design and Definition

The Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) business of Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a section manager for our Product Design and Definition (PDD) group. This is a people leader position for a small team of 6-10 people, where the prime responsibility is to support our diversly talented PDD team in the design and definition of our Mechanical Power Conversion products. The successful candidate will lead a team of Collins staff and contract resources to meet program commitments, both schedule and budget, as well guiding the staff and our department to continuously improve our people, our processes and our products. In this role, the challenges are wide, varied and seldom the same from day-to-day. The same is true of the opportunities to succeed.

Based on a recent organizational change in PDD, this matrix position is focused on planning, execution, and people management, as well as partnering with Technical Advisors in the group to drive technical quality, performance, and optimization. Our PDD department is responsible for design, analysis and detailing of highly engineered mechanical equipment. Members of our team implement the engineering design in a 3D model, analyze the tolerance stack up for correct fits and provide detailed drawings for the manufacture of our products. These functions are foundational to successful execution of the many development programs supporting the various product lines of the Mechanical Power Conversion business.

Primary Responsibilities:

Some of the many responsibilities with this position include:

Team Leadership

• Manage personnel with responsibility to optimize employee performance and job satisfaction
• Direct management of Collins employees and coordination of supporting contract resources
• Lead regular group meetings with staff to ensure timely flow of company communications
• Conduct personnel performance assessments and provide guidance for career development
• Address day-to-day employee productivity issues and long-term process improvements

Planning and Execution

• Align staffing and resources to program plans for successful project execution
• Own the execution and oversight of PDD program commitments (budget, schedule, technical)
• Assign tasking for employees and coordinate project tracking
• Interface to internal engineering customers and the PDD project group for resource and work package planning
• Respond to requests for proposals with estimates and resourcing to win new business

Process Champion

• Identify and implement process and productivity improvements for improved turn times
• Work with PDD technical advisors to establish and maintain department procedures to comply with applicable standards and policies
• Ensure proper execution of process standard work in developing a safe and reliable product
• Develop and implement strategies for long-term department health

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a leadership role, especially in a CAD, engineering, or manufacturing environment, will be considered beneficial.
• Knowledge of industry standards and a good understanding of drafting principles such as GD&T are a plus for the candidate in this role.
• Experience with the Siemens NX and Teamcenter suite of tools and Microsoft Office for daily operations.
  

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

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!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Employee Referral Eligible