Specialist, Product Line Operations (On Site)

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As the Specialist, Product Line Operations, you will act at the responsible point of contact for the products within the assigned Value Stream(s) for production planning, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics to meet program milestones, successfully transition product to the factory, support on-time delivery of high-quality products, support rate-readiness activities, and achieve cost and sales targets. You will establish tactical and strategic operation plans, inputs to business plans & proposals, projections and program management initiatives, establish control and reporting systems, along with liaising with program leaders and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Support and establish key elements of strategic and tactical operation plans.
• Create and Maintain Manufacturing Transition and Build Plan.
• Prepare forecast and status of monthly sales performance.
• Ensure alignment with the customer program objectives.
• Manage / coordinate production sites to deliver to end customer, including aftermarket needs.
• Primary point of contact to the customer, along with the Product Line  Lead, for operational discussions.
• Establishes robust control and reporting systems to monitor progress against plans and business metrics.
• Formulate and drive plans, root cause and corrective actions, recovery plans and projections, based on analysis of program metrics and status.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with basic production configuration management, planning principles and ERP system tools (i.e. SAP).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Product Support, Supply Chain, Contracts and Logistics management is preferred.
• Working experience within the aerospace industry or similar manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience managing projects/programs involving electronic components, systems, or manufacturing processes strongly preferred.

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