Continuous Improvement Specialist (New Grad) (Onsite)

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work alongside business and Operations leaders and their teams as required to optimize business processes and develop talent within the operating system. As a direct report of the Continuous Improvement Site Lead, this position will interact with other members of the Collins CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) Team, as well as CORE focals at the Business Units. Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant.

CORE is the Raytheon Technologies continuous improvement operating system that aligns all major elements of the business and its processes so that they work together in a harmonious system. Business Units and Support Teams will transform and mature using CORE tools and methods in a series of activities and events.

This is an onsite position; 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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitates the necessary events/activities to deliver value to our customers to create self-sufficiency

• Plan, lead and execute the implementation of the CORE Operating System across Collins sites.

• On-time delivery recovery

• Quality escapes and/or yield improvement activities

• Specific cost/spend pressures including productivity/efficiency

• Transform sites/cells to flow/pitch/takt using standard work (SWCS, % load, SWS)

• Align all portions of operations to work in harmony, to include development of robust SIOP processes

• Determine/monitor/improve KPI's and implementation processes

• IT Systems (MS Office Suite, MS Teams, etc.)

• Positively affect KPI change

• Identifies cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.

• Leverages analysis on cell performance and productivity to maximize productivity.

• Lead special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing practices

• Implementing process improvements

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and leaders 

• Blueprint, drawings and routing reading and comprehension

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

• Certified Lean Transformation Leader

• TPS based continuous improvement experience is a plus

• Operations/Shop Floor Management experience

• Industrial or manufacturing engineering experience

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.

The high quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

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.

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!

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.