Manufacturing Program Specialist (on-site)

Date Posted:

2023-04-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, in Sterling VA is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Program Specialist (MPS) to support our Mission Systems programs. The MPS is responsible for supporting their designated programs by coordinating the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of products to the end customer. Our MPS in Sterling will have both Project/Production planning duties and Cost Accounting responsibilities. You will work closely with various groups in your 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Customer Engagements (ie PMR, Weekly Review) in support of the Product Line VSL
• Track and Report on critical customer deliveries using Line of Balances and Project Plans
• Coordinate Cost , Schedule, and delivery estimates in support of Bid and Proposal efforts
• Support capital project proposals by estimating tasks, costs, and durations.
• 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
• Performs detailed planning of milestones and acts as Control Account Manager (CAM.).
• 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.
• Ensures applicable policies and procedures for delivery are followed.
• Ensures tactical transition activities are completed by the team including:
• BOM reviews
• Liaison with practitioner level engineers
• Liaison to receiving production team
• Validate demand plans and delivery dates
• Manage Product Schedule
• Prepare and participate in scheduling meetings, by production line or program, based on standard policies and procedures
• Develop and validate daily Production build and mitigation plan(s) and redirect and / or re-establish priorities, as required, in support of the Master 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
• Interface with Program Management to stay abreast of Customer priorities and ensure Operations visual boards reflect priorities
• Conduct On-Time Delivery root cause analysis and corrective action meetings with Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Procurement to support latest sales estimate gap analysis
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Typically requires a University Degree 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

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications
• Previous ERP experience (SAP) would be considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills with a team-orientation
• Successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP
• Has the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• APICS certification would be a plus
• LEAN exposure and experience is a plus

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.

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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.

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.

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