Operations Manager - Engine Control & Accessories (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

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.

We are seeking an Operations Product Manager to act as the point of contact for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality throughout the product life cycle. You will be the primary collaborator across production planning, production, quality and logistics to meet program milestones, successfully transition product to the factory, support on-time delivery, ensure delivery of high-quality products and support rate-readiness activities.

What You Will Do

• Translate demand, recovery plans, and priorities into integrated execution plans
• Manage cross-functional action tracking, ensuring clear ownership, timing, and closure
• Drive issue resolution by coordinating across site, supply chain, and functional teams
• Maintain visibility to execution risks, gaps, and recovery progress at the LRU level
• Support NPI, build readiness, and recovery execution as needed
• Provide execution inputs into capacity, LE/EAC, and program reviews

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.
• Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain experience within the aerospace or similar manufacturing environment.
• Willing and able to travel up to 20% as required for role.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing cross-functional teams, programs and projects.
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining strategies to achieve cost, technical and delivery performance targets.
• Development program and new product introduction experience
• SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process, Supply Management, Operations and/or Quality experience.

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  
• And more!

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