Senior Materials Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA34: Coralville, IA 2855 Heartland Dr , Coralville, IA, 52241-2733 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The Senior Materials Manager leads the planning organization to support the production and delivery of high-reliability aerospace and defense systems. This role ensures material availability, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance while optimizing cost, quality, and lead time. 

The ideal candidate has experience in complex, regulated manufacturing environments and is skilled in driving performance, supporting production schedules, and enabling long-term program success. 

What You Will Do 

• Lead materials management and planning, while working heavily with procurement, inventory control, and logistics 
• Ensure timely material flow and readiness to support manufacturing, engineering, and aftermarket needs 
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) to align with program goals 
• Develop and track KPIs to measure and improve performance 
• Drive continuous improvement using CORE, Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause methodologies 
• Optimize SAP utilization for planning and traceability 
• Lead, mentor, and develop the materials team by implementing tailored individual development plans; build a culture of accountability and excellence 
• Support new product introductions (NPI), ramp-ups, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes 
• Ensure compliance with materials standards (e.g., PFEP, inventory entitlement, material master data) 
• Act as the primary point of contact for site-level materials management 
• Promote professional development among team members by implementing tailored individual development plans for all direct reports 
• Execute WIP and capacity management, proactively resolving part shortages and constraints 
• Monitors & manage inventory, monthly commits & operational adherence to the schedule 

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 
• 7+ years in materials management, supply chain, or procurement in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing. 
• 1+ years in leadership roles within manufacturing environments 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required); 
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred 
• Strong analytical, planning, and forecasting skills 
• Effective communicator with proven team leadership ability 
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience 
• Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory strategy, capacity planning and integrated information systems 

What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:  

• 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!  

  

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 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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