Operations Program Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving program and product success from inception to delivery. This role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure programs meet or exceed delivery timelines, cost targets, and customer expectations. You'll play a crucial role in managing production schedules, monitoring costs, and improving operational efficiency.

Relocation may be available for this role.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the primary liaison between Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Support the development and execution of integrated schedules and phase gate processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers early in the process to ensure timely production and on time delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering and IPT to drive cost reductions and identify revenue opportunities by influencing design decisions for optimal cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• Recommend strategic make-or-buy decisions with financial justifications.
• Monitor material and labor costs to ensure targets are met.
• Drive cost reductions and identify revenue opportunities with the IPT team.
• Oversee Engineering change management while driving standards across the value stream to continuously improve processes and products.
• Monitor program costs and identify opportunities for savings and revenue growth.
• Manage multiple projects with shifting priorities, ensuring timely product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and present out on program status.
• Support customer meetings and assist with aircraft modifications as needed.
• Collaborate on estimates and proposals for future work
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification
• Experience with Continuous/Process Improvement
• Program / Project management experience
• Experience within the Aerospace industry
• SAP/ERP Experience
• Proficiency with Excel and experience presenting to leadership

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
• This role may be eligible for relocation

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