Senior Manager - Digital Manufacturing (Onsite)

Key Skills

Effective communication skills, Image processing, IT, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Management, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the digital manufacturing transformation across Interiors and Collins sites.
• Develop digital and industry 4.0 roadmap and global implementation schedule with executives and factories owners.
• Grow and develop the technical capability across Collins in Machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Develop novel digital solutions to improve manufacturing performances and improve operational performances.
• Collaborate globally with multi-cultural talent to develop advanced tools to be deployed in factories to improve the efficiency and the quality performances.
• Lead research, development and deployment of digital manufacturing technology and agile automation production system solutions into global manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and own delivery of digital transformation for manufacturing plants within our business units, including financial and technology goals.
• Identify gaps from operations and translate into technical needs and potential projects for the operations modernization initiatives.
• Partner with Plant Managers, local plant team members, Productivity leaders, Lean leaders, IT and others to support and ensure alignment with current and future business unit goals.
• Engage the factory floor and engage with both operators and managers to benchmark and identify future solutions.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership/management experience within the aerospace or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prior experience with digital transformation and industry 4.0 in aerospace or transportation industry.
• Automated Optical Inspection experience and experience with machine learning and image processing.
• Programming language experience including, but not limited to Python, MATLAB etc.
• Implementation and development of software experience.
• Ability to effectively communication with all levels of employees (including executive leadership).
• Ability to lead teams across multiple sites, globally.
• Ability to travel, globally, as needed for the role (25-40% anticipated).

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.