Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA22: Aerostructures -Riverside 8200 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations – Metal Bond is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of production within the manufacturing environment, including workforce management, shop floor operations, and continuous process improvement. This position ensures on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and effective resource utilization.

The Senior Manager will drive performance through strategic planning, KPI management, and employee engagement while fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and operational excellence. A strong focus on compliance, root cause and corrective action (RCCA), and cross-functional collaboration is essential. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep experience in manufacturing operations and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams to support both short- and long-term business objectives.

What You Will Do:

Oversee production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management).Manage and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function to achieve established targets for on-time delivery.Establish performance objectives and leads cell performance and productivity.Ensure optimal use of resources and adherence to best safety practices for a safe work environment and culture.Ensure all quality related items are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met. Directs cost reduction and process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.Lead and ensure the team’s behaviors meet our culture vision- employee engagement, positive culture, empowerment, inclusiveness, and open communication.Maintain compliance to all regulations and company policies.Ensure that all non-conforming, non- standard conditions, and issues have the appropriate RCCA to ensure containment, correction, and resolution.Manage the operational team’s macro plan that plans and manages the key actions that need to happen during the fiscal year to meet the team’s operational goals and commitments.Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing principles across the work cells to ensure visual management, standard work, 5S, and layout flow and linkage.Collaborate and influence across multiple disciplines and levels of the organization to meet goals and make improvements.Lead and participate in projects, continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational objectives.Coach and mentor direct and indirect reports for development.Conduct analysis and prepare reports as necessary on operational status, projects, and process improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years’ prior relevant experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, materials management, quality or closely related industrial environment or an Advanced degree and 7 or more years' relevant experiencePrior experience applying Lean Manufacturing Principles and experience with Kaizen events or continuous improvement programExperience as a people leader (performance management, talent development, engagement etc)

Qualifications We Prefer:

Master's degree/MBAPrior metal/composites bond experience within a manufacturing environmentPrior aerospace mechanical assembly experience within a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of SoluminaWorking knowledge of SAP

Learn More and Apply Now

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

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  Relocation assistance available And more!  

*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 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 137,000 USD - 275,000 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.

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