Senior Supervisor, Production - Microelectronics Fabrication (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a motivated leader to join our Microelectronics Fabrication team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This induvial will lead a team of approximately 20 lab technicians and oversee the fabrication and testing of microelectronics from raw material to final product, with no third-party processes involved. Key processes utilized in our fabrication process include lithography, plating, planarization, electrical testing, and hermetic testing. The ideal candidate is a driven, people-first leader who can effectively evaluate manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering organizations. This leader will be accountable for the output and inventory metrics of the Microelectronics Fabrication team. As the products produced by this team are utilized by internal customers, the success of the Microelectronics Fabrication team is crucial to the success of the business.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.  This role is eligible for relocation assistance. This position will be expected to work within the production floor 80% of their work week and 20% at their desk on average. The work hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend support may be required as needed.

  

What You Will Do

• Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards  
• Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness  
• Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules  
• Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity  
• Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations  
• Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity  
• Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities  
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service  
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant  
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel  
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function  
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines  
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline  

  

What You Will Learn  

• In this position you will lead a collaborative team in support of the Mission Systems (MiS) Operations’ team goal of building high-quality products for our customers.   
• The role will challenge you to be organized, prioritize and execute tasks, and communicate from the frontline level all the way to senior leaders in the company.   
• You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skillset with a high-performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be challenged each d