Additive Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Manager; onsite

Position: Additive Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Manager (onsite)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** US-NC-MONROE-1310 ~ 1310 Airport Rd ~ AIRPORT
** Position Role Type:
** Unspecified
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required 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.

The Collins Aerospace Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Manager for its Monroe, NC Additive Manufacturing facility.  In this critical leadership role, you will oversee production, facilities and equipment maintenance, process and materials engineering, security, scheduling, and personnel management to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
** What You Will Do
*** Lead daily plant operations across multiple production cells, ensuring alignment with established goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
* Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of production, engineering, and manufacturing employees to ensure operational excellence and workforce engagement
* Demonstrate a hands-on leadership approach by actively stepping onto the production floor to collaborate with technicians, perform production or maintenance activities as needed, and serve as a fully trained backup technician across all production functions, ensuring seamless support for production operations within a small team environment
* Direct, maintain, and update scheduling and sequencing of work to meet production goals, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery and proper forecasting of capacity
* Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
* Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain team members to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and process standards are consistently achieved
* Manage procurement, transportation, and delivery by coordinating with suppliers, supporting purchase orders, and expediting as needed to ensure timely and accurate production, minimize disruptions, and meet customer delivery requirements
* Champion safety programs, including behavior-based safety and job hazard analysis, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment
* Analyze production and labor data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive performance improvements
* Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for operational growth, efficiency, and innovation
* Manage staffing plans, recruitment, training, and performance development initiatives to build a skilled and motivated workforce
* Works directly in support of the Site Lead and Product Engineering teams to understand upcoming customer projects, needed onsite or outsourced capabilities, and forecast capacity and schedules
* Function as the site’s Security Control Officer (SCO) to ensure the site is safe, secure, and meets all corporate security and cybersecurity requirements
* Actively support EHS initiatives and promote a strong safety culture by participating in the EHS Champion program, fulfilling responsibilities outlined in the EHS Management System and EHS plan, and engaging in activities to enhance or improve EHS performance as needed
* Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time
** Qualifications You Must Have
*** Typically requires a university degree and minimum 8 years…