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About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry with the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Collins Avionics Team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world by helping passengers reach their destinations safely and connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail, and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews, and militaries connected and informed.

Your Role

• Assist in the implementation of CI strategies supporting aggressive business goals.
• Ability to apply and assist the application and use of lean principles and tools toward developing the organization in the least waste way.
• Help ensure the principles for excellence and Four Gears principles are developed into the value stream culture through education, demonstration, and expectation.
• Nurture an environment that enables real-time problem identification and resolution.
• Assist in all lean transformation efforts throughout the business processes.
• Assist with the necessary follow-up actions to close out to-do actions after CI events.

Training, Development & Rotations 

Collins Aerospace offers various programs such as Collins Fellows Program, Employee Scholar Program, Techtracks, and Engineering & Technology Rotation Program to help you stay connected, gain education benefits, broaden your skills, and expand professional network building.

Salary & Benefits

Collins Aerospace offers a competitive and comprehensive rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; wellness, retirement, and work-life benefits; career development, and recognition programs. The estimated annual compensation for this role ranges from approximately $46,000 to $75,000 per year.

Career Progression

Collins Aerospace's cross-functional development sessions allow you to come together, across disciplines, to ensure you have a broad base of business experience in three key areas: leadership competencies, networking, and business strategy. You can apply your skills toward advancing aviation, creating innovations that take deeper into space, and developing smarter defense systems.

Work-Life Balance

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 products and services. 

Culture & Vibe

Collins Aerospace believes that a multitude of approaches and ideas enable the company to deliver the best results for the workforce, workplace, and customers. The company is 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 possibilities.

About You

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in an applicable discipline.
• Knowledge of lean principles, six sigma, or the Toyota production system is beneficial.
• Ability to make sound business decisions.
• Self-starter with strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in software applications including MS Office.
• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

How to Apply

• To start your journey, simply click the "APPLY" button on this page.
• Once an application is submitted, it is made available to the recruitment team to review and ensure that you meet the basic qualifications. 
• If you've been identified to move along in the process, you may be invited to participate in a virtual interview.
• Where applicable, onsite interviews allow candidates the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the hiring teams.
• Followed by an offer of employment, if the candidate is successful.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.rtx.com
• glassdoor.com/collins.aerospace - salaries