Frontend Technical Manager (onsite)

Front End (Furnace Deck and Textile) Technical Manager

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Front End (Furnace Deck and Textile) Technical Manager to manage a team of Engineers & Technicians. This position will oversee the FD and TX support team, responsible for all technical aspects of product processing, reactor runs and supporting equipment health within the department. As the Supervisor, core role responsibilities are centered around leading a technical team for developing and driving innovative lean solutions to reduce cost and cycle time, meet on-time delivery targets, reduce product and process variation, decrease days to manufacture, interface with cross-functional departments and lead the transition to use of automation and new technologies.

The position is working onsite at our Spokane, WA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Serves as both the technical lead and personnel lead for engineers and technicians on the team. Serves / trains to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CVD / SSC processing.
• Actively improves and implements new processes and standards that will have impact on the achievement of efficient flow and effective throughput results.
• Maintain a high commitment to quality, thoroughness, and efficiency in all work aspects.
• Responsible for leading team that has a crucial role within major project teams in design and commissioning of new Distributed Control System (DCS) and Expansion furnaces, and their related support systems.
• Take an active role in meeting department and site Lean Manufacturing / CORE requirements. This includes business requirements to increase current capacity ahead of 2027.
• Leads execution of operational plans in support of policy deployment goals and initiatives for the organization.
• Participates in projects / transformations / kaizen events with groups internal and external to the program.
• Actively participates / leads in resolution of difficult or complex problems.
• Ensures strong communication and support with the Operators in a "line-back" approach to facilitate effective change and sustainability.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Engineering Forms (EFs) are thorough, accurate, effective, and up to date as well as understanding use of P&IDs.
• Interface with site DCS, learn process control fundamentals, and support advancement in department controls systems.
• Participates in identifying and sharing best practices across the organization.
• Builds networks across the organization and discipline.
• Identifies knowledge gaps within the team and supports closure plan.
• Directly responsible process safety and environmental compliance in relation to the Textile and Furnace Deck processes

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes :

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. 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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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 possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in