Date Posted:

2025-08-01

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.

The Environmental & Thermal Control Systems (ETCS) Product Line Value Stream Lead (L6 PL VSL) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the strategic vision of assigned product lines. As a key driver of performance, innovation, and cross-functional alignment, the L6 PL VSL is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across all phases of the product lifecycle—from early development through full-rate production and sustainment. This role demands a strong, collaborative leader who can break down silos, champion continuous improvement, and proactively manage risk while driving cost efficiencies and margin expansion. The VSL operates with a sense of urgency and accountability, empowering teams, eliminating barriers, and delivering results that directly impact the business's success.

The candidate will need to be a commutable distance from our Windsor Locks, CT location.

What You Will Do

Lead implementation of Product Line Strategy for assigned projectsDrive systemic industrial recovery and performanceEnsure rate readiness and capacity for targeted product familyDrive lessons learned from sustaining programs back into the earlier phases of the life cycleDrive cost reduction / margin expansion across the product lineWork with Business Development, Customer Facing VSLs, Advanced Technology, Operations, and Supply chain to ensure Technology & Industrial Road Maps are strategically alignedLive the values for the ETCS PL Value StreamEmphasizes collaboration internally and with external customers - eliminates “Us vs. Them” dynamicsDemonstrates ownership & urgency - team members are willing to go outside of their swim lane (with coordinated intent) to ensure critical tasks get doneEmphasizes importance of managing / communicating Risks, Issues, and Opportunities proactivelyPromotes the growth of organization E2C2 through continuous improvement and talent developmentEliminate barriers / road blocks for teams to enable them to hit targets. Ensure teams are escalating where appropriate to proactively mitigate emerging issues & risks.  Escalate issues across the department as needed to help teams be successful.      Ensure appropriate communications are provided to executive for any ongoing or emerging issues, and risks.Leverage data and inputs from the team to charter & prioritize projects that improve our OTD and/or grow our ROS.Accountability: The L6 PL VSL is accountable to achieve the results for the projects assigned to them.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Qualifications We Prefer

VSL, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, Engineering Background preferredProject LeadershipExperience presenting to executive leadershipCritical path managementRisk managementProgram scheduling and cost controls experience

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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