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Date Posted:

2024-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Position Overview:

The Beverage Maker Program Chief team is accountable for all Engineering program related activities for the Beverage Maker Engineering organization. This team member is accountable for Engineering related lifecycle support coordination, escalation and prioritization such as production support, field support, and MRO support. The Beverage Maker Program Chief acts as the primary Engineering focal for the Value Stream / Business, customers, and suppliers. They are responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of the value stream, overseeing all technical, schedule, and financial aspects. They are required to align with the Product Engineering Team to assure all programs are properly resourced and provide guidance to team to be sure proper engineering depth and strength across the portfolio is in place. They will work with the Value Stream IPT to support the OEM, airline, and internal stakeholders through the successful execution of committed projects, transparent communications, and world class customer service. Strong communication is critical with the ability to interface with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace.

The candidate we are seeking is a motivated, strong, and passionate leader with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset. A candidate who operates with a vision, motivates to meet/exceed expectations, coaches, builds, and enhances her/his team. A candidate who acts on the performance of self and others, proactively plans for the team and customers’ needs, all while operating with full integrity.

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to Sr. Program Chief.

• Directs Beverage Maker value stream related communication, prioritization, escalation for Galley Inserts product lines.

• Responsible for advancing the Beverage Maker Product Owner Engineering team’s adoption and knowledge of the Collins Management System style of project management.

• Ensures utilization and progression of development plans throughout the phase gate process.

• Ensures clearly defined program requirements.

• Directs Engineering Leads to effectively track and reports program performance metrics across all ranges of Engineering activities.

• Responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, and technical performance/deliverables for all Beverage Maker related activities.

• Accountable to track Beverage Maker Engineering capacity planning across all projects and other support categories.

• Provides managerial review and control over multiple disciplines of engineering efforts, including development of products and technology development.

• Coordinate resources with the Product Owner team.

• Works with Engineering leadership to develop and manage department budgets.

• Participate and lead in customer facing meetings, supplier meetings, and executive report out meetings.

• Participates in Collins product safety board.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of Engineering leadership experience.

• MBA or equivalent.

• Advanced Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.

• Prior experience in design, mechanical, electro-mechanical, heat transfer, thermal, and thermodynamic systems for commercial aircraft products including but not limited to beverage makers, ovens, refrigeration, and trash compaction is a plus.

• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

• Familiarity with FAA requirements a plus.

  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.

  At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

  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.

  • Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

  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.

  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! 

  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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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