Date Posted: 2024-10-21 Country: United States of America Location: HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA Position Role Type: Onsite CORE is the Raytheon Technologies continuous improvement operating system aligning all major elements of the business and its processes to work together as a harmonious system. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist- CORE Operational System, you would lead the Operations team through developing and executing the continuous improvement plan to mature our operating system and deliver meaningful results to benefit our customers, employees, and shareholders. We are looking for a strong individual with a background in implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies across office, engineering, and factory operations. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Facilitate events/activities to deliver tailored value to our customers and positively affect KPI. + Mentor, Coach and/or Train teams to develop an understanding of and engagement with the CORE tools empowering them to become self-sufficient in deploying effective continuous improvement plans. + Plan, lead and execute the implementation of the CORE Operating System across Melbourne Operations. + Improve processes to enable Quality and On-time delivery to our customers and drive KPI improvement to support profit growth. + Use tools to improve cost/spend, including productivity/efficiency in Business / Manufacturing processes. + Define and coordinate implementation of shop floor management strategy including but not limited to Visual Management, Cell Design, Material Flow + Navigate IT Systems (SharePoint, web-based content delivery, etc.). + Lead strategic projects / events as needed including annual goal alignment / policy deployment and macro plan. + Act as a culture champion and change agent. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. + U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 + 5+ years’ experience as a continuous improvement specialist in a manufacturing environment. + Ability to travel 25% of the time. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: + Aerospace experience. + Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Certified (or equivalent). + Certified Lean Transformation Leader. + Polished, effective presentation skills with proven success translating complex data and concepts to create actionable stories for senior leadership consumption. + Proven success driving tangible process improvements in both Business and Manufacturing Processes. + Proven success leading cross-functional teams within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization. + Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices (TPS based), Business Process Improvement. + Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals. + Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Collins Enterprise Values including Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation. 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.  WHAT WE OFFER   This position may be eligible for relocation. BENEFITS:   · + 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! DEI/Re-Empower Statements 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. #reempowerprogram This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications: • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application • Have prior experience in functional area of interest • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 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. 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. 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. The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/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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