Assoc Dir, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Avionics Iowa manufacturing team is seeking a highly motivated, talented Manufacturing leader who has the desire to lead and coach our direct team in the assembly and test process in Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility, but ability to partner strongly with other supporting sites in Manchester and Coralville. In this role you will be responsible for managing a dedicated team in the production environment for critical programs for customer deliveries.  Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, highly skilled, and challenging technical environment.  This leader will have the opportunity to have a highly visible role to stand out and thrive. This leader will be expected to drive improved performance utilizing the aspects of CORE and continuous improvement. 

 

Leads a large team of experienced Manufacturing Operations professionals, engineering and production team leaders. Establishes long-term objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity. Directs scheduling and sequencing of work and production innovation to optimize production. 

 

This role will be performed ONSITE at our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA. 

 

What You Will Do 

• Leads manufacturing team that is focused on supporting build and test of products to support key customer deliveries 

• This role will partner with multiple engineering teams and programs to ensure program / product goals are met 

• Manages and ensures all quality related items for the unit or shift are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met 

• Leads cost reduction efforts and process improvements for the unit or shift to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness 

• Leads scheduling for the unit or shift to ensure that operations run according to established production schedules 

• Heads materials and logistics problem resolution for the unit or shift to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations 

• Establishes performance objectives and leads cell performance and productivity  

• Leads production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for the unit or shift to enhance production capabilities 

• Partners with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services 

• Execute the automation transformation of the Displays Auto Assembly Line

 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience 

• Previous experience leading in electronics manufacturing; low rate/high mix environment 

• Lean manufacturing experience with demonstrated results  

• Experience partnering across numerous sites

 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience leading a team 

• Prior Manufacturing experience 

• Strong Executive presence and experience coordinating multi-site visible initiatives

ROLE TYPE:

*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.

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.

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!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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