Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Space Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

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:

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a talented Value Stream Leader to work with the Collins Aerospace Mission Systems team in our Windsor Locks location. As the VSL (Value Stream Leader) you will guide and lead a engineering/production program engaged in the assembly and test of space end products. You will take on full direction and ownership accountability for the safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance of a multi-cell/multi-shift operation. It is imperative you have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production organization concerned with the assembly and processing operations including a thorough understanding of manufacturing related policies and procedures, and quality and customer requirements. EVMS expertise critical.

This key role requires daily interaction with other functions to maintain and meet organizational goals and targets. These groups include: technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, facilities, production control, finance and multiple internal customers. Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using six sigma and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

What You Will Do 

• Must use metrics to develop implementation of the MRP plan while achieving cost and quality requirements

• Manage EVMS across the given portfolio

• Implement Raytheon Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

• Must be able to perform strategic planning, develop relationships and achieve buy-in from all relevant parties for the plan and vision for the value stream

• Will control cost through effective utilization of labor, proper maintenance of equipment, enforcement of safety rules, good housekeeping and reduction of scrap, waste and spoilage

• Must be able to create and maintain working relationships with the functional stakeholders supplying the employees for the value stream

• Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with other departments. Will recommend changes in product design, tooling and manufacturing methods to improve production

• Must ensure all employees are treated fairly and consistently. This will require a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures, rules of conduct, the current collective bargaining agreement and the proper use of discretion in the application of these

• Will implement corrective actions where necessary and may include disciplinary matters up to and including terminations

• Develop, mentor, and training all subordinate employees

• Responsible for understanding and utilizing business system resources

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Strong strategic and analytical thinker with experience using metrics, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma to drive operational improvements

• Flexible problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to manage complex issues while fostering a professional development

Qualifications We Prefer 

• BS/BA in Operations/Manufacturing, Business, Engineering or any related major

• Manufacturing or industrial engineering and supervisory experience in the aerospace/defense industry

• Demonstrated cost, schedule and technical administration experience

• Core proficiency in the area of assembly, inspection, and test operations

• High level of computer literacy / enthusiasm and skill working with Microsoft Office Resources (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (VM, SAP, PDM)

What We Offer​