Associate Director, Hydromechanical Value Stream Leader; Hybrid

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
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Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
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As the Associate Director, Engine Control Systems (ECS) Hydro Mechanical Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for managing and driving ECS Hydro Mechanical Product Line customer satisfaction and improving overall business results by aligning strategy, engineering, operations and support functions throughout the full life cycle of our products. The ECS Hydro Mechanical Product Line portfolio consists of Fuel Metering Units, Integrated Fuel and Pump Controls, Valves and Actuators.

These components support large commercial, small commercial, military engines and their associated customers.

In this role, you will be asked to support the product line strategy, new business proposals, new product introduction, operations (at our Windsor Locks and Poland sites) and aftermarket, including compliance with the relevant RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) policies and procedures.

This is a hybrid position located in Windsor Locks, CT. The expectation for the candidate is to be onsite 3-5 days onsite per week.

• Serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to meet all product line deliverables while creating and maintaining working relationships with internal customers and functional leadership
• Identify risks and interface with cross-functional teams to develop appropriate mitigation and resolution
• Solve complex operational issues through data analysis to lead the IPT in root cause and corrective action solutions while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment
• Implement the product value stream strategy from both a technical and manufacturing perspective, drive progress and monitor results
• Oversee the introduction of new products into the value stream throughout the Design & Development phases in conjunction with the customer value streams, engineering, operations and the functional groups
• Drive actions to reduce cost and improve quality, producibility, and reliability across the product line
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to improve supplier on time delivery
• Travel 10% annually
• Provide customer proposal input and support, including generation of relevant RLPM plans and gate packages
• Evaluate engineering schedules and Bases of Estimates
• Generate development and production Total Manufacturing Costs
• Evaluate operations capacity and capital equipment planning
• Oversee development and production program management
• Implement product cost reduction initiatives
• Drive on-time delivery and overdue reduction of Hydro Mechanical products
• Ensure supplier quality issues are addressed effectively and in a timely manner
• Support supplier rate-readiness activities for new and growing programs
• Interface with Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Planning to identify, expedite and minimize future part shortages
• Coordinate with production operations and supply chain in managing production deliveries, communicate/coordinate with Operations Leads to convey delivery commitments and risks to meet customer schedule requirements.
• Monitor metrics (delivery/quality/overdue) and ensure RCCA is being driven
• Review demand changes and coordinate with Hydro Mechanical Industrial Leads
• Develop Buffer Strategies to maximize delivery results
• Manage financial sales specific to production deliveries
• Organize and support product reviews and team meetings
• Support the Customer Program Management teams in ensuring customer satisfaction through strong communication and concise presentation material

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Engineering, Science or Technology degree
• Operations and project/program management experience
• People leader experience

• 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…