Manufacturing Program Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA34: Coralville, IA 2855 Heartland Dr , Coralville, IA, 52241-2733 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace in Coralville, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Program Specialist (MPS) to support our Microelectronics & Process Center programs. The MPS is responsible for supporting their designated programs by coordinating the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of products to the customer.  The MPS will work closely with various groups in their role, including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Shipping.

A successful candidate will have the ability to perform these roles with a positive attitude, and a team first approach that allows us to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations. 

• Ensures applicable policies and procedures for delivery are followed. 
• Ensures tactical transition activities are completed by the team including: 
  • Warehousing activities including cycle counts.
  • BOM reviews 
  • Validate demand plans and delivery dates 
  • Manage Product Schedule 
  • Release and manage Production work orders to support Production start dates as well as validating that all parts were allocated correctly to the given work orders 
  • Ensure work orders are corrected in a timely manner each week to minimize aging work orders 
  • Ensure kitting of material supports the daily build plan and process adhered to. 
  • Prioritize and sequence parts on hold back into production line based on customer priority 
  • Facilitate expedited material of critical part shortages to released work orders 
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures. 

What You Will Do

• Track and Report on critical customer deliveries using Line of Balances and Project Plans 
• Effectively lead cross functional teams without direct authority. 
• Work across the organization to develop project plans. 
• Monitor progress and track project performance using metrics. 
• Manages and Communicates material availability, resource planning, task completion, and quality performance 
• Manages and Communicates implementation of change orders 
• Collaborates with Production Control Support, Procurement Support, and Master Scheduling to ensure that material master data is accurate and strategic 
• Collaborates and Communicates with Program and Engineering support 
• Arranges for and facilitates Knowledge Exchange meetings. 
• Captures “lessons learned” for major programs. 
• Ability to manage inventory policies and procedures including cycle counts. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience 
• 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 ​

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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