Operations Program Manager- NPI (Onsite)

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Date Posted:

2023-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The NPI Operations Program Manager position is responsible for supporting small to mid-size programs through development and successful transition of new products to production manufacturing. This includes coordinating the involvement of Operations resources early in product development lifecycles to influence the design.  

The role requires participation in new business capture teams, development of transition plans and proposals, guidance to cost estimating, establishment of baseline plans following contract award, and transition process responsibility including management of Operations functions in a matrixed environment.  

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of product development process, and business systems that support product development and new product transition (i.e. SAP MRP, Project Systems, PDM, MS Project). The ability to effectively lead high performance teams, consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values (the “How” of performance), will be key to the success. Experience with the practical application of Lean/Six Sigma or APQP principles. 

The New Product Introduction environment provides opportunities to be involved early in the development cycle for new technologies and products, with direct responsibility for quality and schedule. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Serves as liaison between manufacturing and program management, engineering, and the end customer for bids and proposals with minimal oversight from management. Capture team involvement including proposal development, oral presentations, and financial planning required. 
  • Helps the pre-production team through the necessary activities to plan, build and transition a new product to the full-rate manufacturing environment. 
  • Develops, maintains, and communicates an accurate and achievable pre- production plan. 
  • Act as the primary manufacturing contact to the Life Cycle Value Stream Manager, Engineering, and shared services teams to coordinate Operations support during product start-ups through transition to production. 
  • Responsible for timely status reporting of Operations performance, risks, and opportunities to the Life-Cycle Value Stream Manager and Operations management. 
  • Familiar with the various aspects of the engineering design, product development, design to cost (DTC), design for manufacture (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and product prototyping processes. 
  • Ensures Operations considerations such as producibility, testability, design to cost, component obsolescence, and other factors are considered early in the design development 
  • process. Successfully leads or coordinates cross-functional trade studies that drive increased customer value and company profitability. 
  • Accountable for the quality of new designs relative to compatibility to the intended manufacturing processes. 
  • Lead or support activities involving variability reduction to identify and mitigate process and product risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.). 
  • Ensure the development of the Test Equipment for programs are incorporated in a timely manner to maintain program schedule commitments. 
  • Supports the development of program risk management plans, identify operations risks in development and production and proactively manage risk that impacts Operations. Ensures quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan. 
  • Strives for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by understanding the customer's needs and providing goods and services that satisfy the customer. 
  • Leads continuous improvement practices using Lean Electronics tools and methods proactively in the execution of the program. 
  • Operates in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies and practices and in compliance with accepted business practices. 

Basic Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Manufacturing experience 
  • MS Project experience 
  • NPI experience 
  • Program/Project management experience 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 

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. 

 

This position is also eligible for our Re-Empower Program. 

 

The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at Raytheon Technologies.  
 
Minimum Program Qualifications 
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should: 

  • Be on a career break of one year plus 

  • Have prior experience in functional area of interest 

  • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

 

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 Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 

 

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 

  • Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program 

  • 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 

  • Incentives for a Healthy You 

  • Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources 

  • Autism Benefit 

  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits 

  • Adoption Assistance 

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 

  • And more! 

 

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. 

 

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