Date Posted:
2026-06-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Technical Planning Manager who will lead our Technical Planning organization supporting manufacturing work instruction configuration and execution across Puerto Rico Operations. The selected candidate will drive configuration management activities, support new product introductions and transitions, and collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Facilities to ensure manufacturing readiness and project success. You will champion continuous improvement initiatives, oversee engineering changes and deviations, and help expand our capabilities across electro-mechanical and electronic product families. This position includes leadership responsibilities and team development.
Your mission: to deliver manufacturing excellence by ensuring configuration integrity, supporting new technologies, optimizing business processes, enabling flawless execution across operations while developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing operations!
This position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
What You Will Do:
Lead the Technical Planning organization responsible for manufacturing work instruction configuration and process execution.
Support new product introductions and transitions while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Materials, Quality, and Facilities to achieve project milestones.
Maintain communication and alignment between Puerto Rico Operations and Business Unit Value Stream Leadership teams.
Review and implement configuration changes, engineering changes, and deviations to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance.
Develop and execute strategic initiatives supporting technology introduction and operational excellence.
Drive continuous improvement and standard work practices to improve quality, efficiency, and process robustness.
Lead root cause analysis activities and implement effective corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
Support cell design, test integration, and validation activities within aerospace manufacturing operations.
Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring on-time execution and achievement of business objectives.
Develop team capabilities through coaching, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with cell design, test integration, validation techniques, and implementation of engineering changes and deviations.
Strong project management skills with PMP certification highly desirable.
Experience with SAP, Solumina, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
And more!
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Operations & Manufacturing Engineering
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers. Join the Collins Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering team and play a critical role in advancing manufacturing technologies, optimizing operations, and developing innovative solutions that support world-class aerospace products. In this dynamic environment, you will collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and program management organizations while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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 meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
Please ensure the role @type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day!
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