Value Stream Manager - NPI Ops Lead

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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 looking to hire Value Stream Manager - NPI Ops Lead to work at our site in Rockford - IL.

What You Will Do

• Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operational plans.

• Prepare forecasts and monthly sales performance status reports.

• Ensure alignment with customer program objectives.

• Formulate and drive action plans, root cause analyses, corrective actions, recovery plans, and projections based on program metrics and status analysis.

• Manage and coordinate production sites to ensure delivery to end customers.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, alongside the Value Stream Lead, for operational discussions.

• Establish robust control and reporting systems to monitor progress against plans and business metrics.

• Contribute to the Program Production Plan.

• Must be willing and able to travel 20% or more as required.

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.

• Experience in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

• Prior experience managing projects/programs involving electronic components, systems, or manufacturing processes.

• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working experience within the aerospace industry or a similar manufacturing environment

• New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) experience preferred

• Experience with basic production configuration management, planning principles, and ERP system tools (e.g., SAP)

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

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our