**Date Posted:** 2025-08-20 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** 01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA **Position Role Type:** Hybrid **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance:** None/Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Are you ready to lead critical operations that power some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world? We’re seeking a dynamic **Associate Director, Operations Lead** to drive excellence across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Cost initiatives for Sikorsky and Lockheed programs within our Environmental and Airframe Control Systems (EACS) business. In this high-impact, highly visible role, you'll own operational performance throughout the product life cycle—ensuring on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and readiness to meet demanding program requirements. As a key partner to the Value Stream Leader, you’ll bring strong leadership and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and deliver results that matter. This is a hybrid position located either in Phoenix, AZ or Windsor Locks, CT. The candidate must be a commutable distance from either site. **What You Will Do** + Actively drives culture of Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and adherence to the Quality Cardinal Rules + Provide guidance and leadership to the L5 Operations Lead for the Sikorsky and Lockheed programs as a dotted line supervisor + Drive operational performance for the Sikorsky and Lockheed programs in meeting customer requirements + Assess sub-tier capability to support production rate, and develop action plans where required + Collaborate with manufacturing sites, suppliers, and engineering to develop plans to achieve design to cost targets + Drive rapid closure to issues as they arise, including quality, sub-tier and operational excellence issues + Strong leadership and energetic participation in site-wide cost reduction activity at all levels + Lead strategic initiatives in partnership with the Value Stream Leader + Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer interactions **Qualifications You Must Have** + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience **Qualifications We Prefer** + Experience in developing and delivering strong and effective communications at a senior level + Experience in growing and developing talent and providing an engaging environment for all employees + Experience managing teams, programs and projects to achieve business results + Experience with SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) processes + Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SAP **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!  May be eligible for relocation **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. **Hybrid:** Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies 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.