Date Posted:
2026-08-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109
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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking for a motivated leader to join our Microelectronics Fabrication team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This induvial will lead a team of approximately 20 lab technicians and oversee the fabrication and testing of microelectronics from raw material to final product, with no third-party processes involved. Key processes utilized in our fabrication process include lithography, plating, planarization, electrical testing, and hermetic testing. The ideal candidate is a driven, people-first leader who can effectively evaluate manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering organizations. This leader will be accountable for the output and inventory metrics of the Microelectronics Fabrication team. As the products produced by this team are utilized by internal customers, the success of the Microelectronics Fabrication team is crucial to the success of the business.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is eligible for relocation assistance. This position will be expected to work within the production floor 80% of their work week and 20% at their desk on average. The work hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend support may be required as needed.

What You Will Do

• Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards
• Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules
• Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity
• Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity
• Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline

What You Will Learn

• In this position you will lead a collaborative team in support of the Mission Systems (MiS) Operations' team goal of building high-quality products for our customers.
• The role will challenge you to be organized, prioritize and execute tasks, and communicate from the frontline level all the way to senior leaders in the company.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skillset with a high-performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be challenged each day to find new solutions to a constantly evolving problem set.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing or engineering experience with microelectronics fabrication (plating and lithography)
• Knowledge and experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience coordinating efforts with internal and external facilities organizations
• SAP knowledge
• Manufacturing experience such as aerospace/automotive
• Experience with leadership of teams including production/maintenance roles
• Experience with collective bargaining units

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 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
• Relocation assistance
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.