Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are looking for a Site Operations Associate Director who is capable of interfacing at all levels of the organization from key functional team to the Site Operations Director level.

This position will directly support a Manufacturing and Execution for existing programs and new product development transitioning to manufacturing.

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. 

This role will be performed Onsite at our Collins Aerospace location in Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure a Safe environment for employees and compliance to EH&S policies
• Oversees and ensures that we have the resources to meet customer demand all quality-related tasks for the unit or shift are completed and documented to meet established quality standards
• Leads cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost-effectiveness within the unit or shift
• Manages scheduling to ensure seamless operations aligned with production timelines and goals
• Oversees the sequencing of work, including build and delivery processes, to optimize resource use and maintain smooth operations
• Help leading efforts to resolve material planning issues and partner up with Supply Chain to resolve SC & Logistics issues, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for uninterrupted operations
• Sets performance objectives and directs the unit’s productivity to achieve high levels of efficiency and output
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners
• Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/PRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements. Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans
• Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation
• Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance
• Drives production innovation, including the implementation of additive manufacturing technologies, to enhance production capabilities
• Collaborates with customers to understand their needs and concerns, ensuring delivery of high-quality services that meet customer expectations
• Coach, develop and promote talent
• Travel will be required (10 - 20%)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Good analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills 
• Strong Continuous Improvement background 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Wide-ranging Program Leadership / Manufacturing Operations experience
• Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity
• Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office Suite with expert knowledge of Excel
• Engineering and/or Operations leadership and experience
• Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM, Rapid Development Tools
• Working knowledge of application of rates and costs in government contracting
• Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership 
• Capability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with NPI/ NPD to Production

What We Offer:

• 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 Repa