Date Posted:
2026-03-27Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
This position is RAY Collins supporting El Segundo Heritage Raytheon programs
This is an individual contributor position.
Be a leader in Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) Operations. This role will serve as a manufacturing and operations lead for a critical program transitioning to production, (REGI), as well as for other programs related to the REGI franchise.
This role is responsible for driving Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution for the sub-portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction and Transition to Production of complex programs. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of proposal development systems and will be responsible for presenting comprehensive strategies on Manufacturing Plans and how the efforts are proposed to customers.
The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products.
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.
Position will work primarily onsite at our El Segundo, California location.
What You Will Do
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Serve as the primary Operations focal for a portfolio of production and new‑development programs, ensuring alignment between Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout the product lifecycle
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Lead operational strategy, execution, and performance to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery targets for both full‑rate production and development hardware
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Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure effective requirements flow-down and strong producibility, testability, and manufacturability through Design for Excellence (DfX) principles
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Drive the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition-to-Production activities, including manufacturing readiness reviews, production planning, and test readiness
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Influence product designs to achieve cost, yield, and schedule objectives, including optimization of electronics producibility, test automation, and manufacturing yield
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Oversee the development and application of PFMEAs, PPAP, APQP (AS9145), and other operational risk‑reduction tools across multiple programs
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Identify and resolve material availability issues in partnership with Supply Chain to ensure smooth factory operations and on-time deliveries
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Direct and coordinate sequencing of builds, deliveries, and factory support activities in collaboration with Manufacturing to optimize resource utilization
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance process capability across programs
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Monitor and manage program operations cost and schedule performance, applying corrective actions and improvement strategies where needed
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Serve as a trusted partner to internal customers, ensuring operational needs and customer expectations are met
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Support development and growth of cross-functional teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence
Qualifications You Must Have
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Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
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Experience program production schedules & identifying manufacturing risk & opportunities
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Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM or equivalent Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems
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Domestic travel up to 25%
Qualifications We Prefer
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Experience collaborating across functional teams in a robust matrixed environment
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Leader capable of influencing change, including shopfloor personnel, internal executive leaders and external customers
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Proven Experience in Transition to Production & Manufacturing Plans, including electronics producibility, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) / Design for Excellence (DfX) and manufacturing cost modeling
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Wide-ranging management experience in matrixed program management, including Manufacturing Operations and/or Engineering
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Experience leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews
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Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition to Production (T2P) in Defense or commercial products
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Experience with RTX’s Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating system
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Working knowledge of Pro Pricer or equivalent tools, learning curves, application of rates and costs in government contracting.
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Experience supporting fact-finding and negotiations with DCMA and Government
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customers
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Experience and mastery of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
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Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimates
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Proven Experience in Earned Value Management & Certification
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Experience in lean manufacturing and Six sigma
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Expert knowledge of Excel
What We Offer Benefits
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
Maybe eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
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, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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 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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