Date Posted:

2025-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Join a pioneering team at Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defense, and contribute to the future of technology. As a member of the Power and Controls (P&C) Central Engineering team, you will be a leader in enhancing Engineering performance through application of CORE (Customer Oriented results and Excellence) principles over a broad range of Engineering functions and product lines such as Aircraft Electrification, Engine Controls, Air Management, Power Generation, Emergency Power, and Mechanical Power Conversion. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic team that is shaping the future of aerospace innovation.

This role can be based in Windsor Locks, CT or Rockford, IL.

What You Will Do

Establish baseline domain maturity levels and define sub-domain structures.

Create and execute a maturity improvement plan, including turnback and MFA (Market Feedback Analysis) capture and responses.

Continuously assess domain maturity and take action where needed.

Drive CORE culture and engagement in the P&C Engineering organization

Establish and lead the P&C Engineering Corrective Action Board (ECAB).

Develop SIPOCs (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, and Customer diagrams) and perform process maturity assessments.

Drive CORE engagements and lead/support as needed.

Lead CORE Apprentice and Champion certification efforts to meet required levels.

Define CORE metrics, automate data collection, and communicate results.

Engage in CORE Council activities across P&C and Collins Engineering.

Contribute to annual strategic planning.

What You Will Learn

Application of CORE methods and tools

Key elements of strategic planning and implementation

Metrics planning, implementation, tracking

Planning and tracking at task and project level

Communication skills to/from all levels of the organization

Risk management

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
CORE Apprentice or Champion or equivalent/better

Qualifications We Prefer

Demonstrated involvement in driving CORE engagements

Ability to develop and implement plans to improve under-performing areas, with a focus on achieving and sustaining improvement.

Executive communication skills

Ability to achieve results through influence in a matrix organization

Agile response to achieve short lead time requests

What We Offer

Benefits

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 & 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. 

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 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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