Operations Lead (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR 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. The Operations Lead is accountable for end-to-end coordination of operational execution, including new product introduction, recovery planning, risk mitigation, and manufacturing readiness. It serves as the central integrator across functions, driving visibility, root cause resolution, and disciplined decision-making through tiered governance. This role provides execution-based inputs to financial forecasts and capacity plans to enable informed business tradeoffs and commitment alignment What You Will Do : Primary focus on the execution management, action tracking, and issue resolution for assigned LRUs / LoBs or defined program segments 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 Interface directly with site and working teams to ensure alignment and follow-through Support business travel as needed Qualifications You Must Have : Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Aerospace Industry experience Experience with lean manufacturing and ACE/CORE process techniques Experience in Operations, Quality, Engineering, Product Support, Supply Chain, Contracts and Logistics management Qualifications We Prefer : Advanced degree, MBA, or Supply Chain and Operations Management Experience with external customer interface Operational understanding of manufacturing, decision point and engineering processes Production configuration management, planning principles and ERP system tools (i.e. SAP), O365 suite experience What We Offer Benefits   Some of our competitive benefits packages include:   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 customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  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 continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.  At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds