Principal Specialist, Production Planner (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Coralville Microelectronics team is looking for a motivated and experienced production planner to support new product introduction and legacy build of microelectronics components. This team directly supports internal and external customer demand.

This is an onsite role in Coralville, IA and is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and coordinate production orders to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements.
• Release, sequence, perform detailed scheduling using APS (where applicable) and reschedule orders based on customer priorities, material availability, and capacity
• Identify bottlenecks, develop recovery plans for past-due orders, and drive execution through the S&OE horizon
• Coordinate with procurement to secure timely delivery of materials (shortage reviews, material availability) to convert planned orders to production orders on time
• Report on and troubleshoot MRP system generated exceptions on make parts and take corrective action on unfavorable trends as necessary
• Communicate any slips or production impacts that affect sales or delivery commitments
• Align inter-site transfer orders and support customer delivery commitments and priorities
• Track and report execution metrics (schedule adherence, WIP, Trapped Inventory, Nonconforming material (NCM))

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with production planning
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing
• SAP or similar ERP

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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team con