Associate Director Manufacturing Operations - Site Leader (Onsite) (Durham)
RTX, Durham, New Hampshire, United States, 03824
Date Posted:
2026-01-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HNH32: US031-Durham, NH 121 Technology Drive Building 125, Suite B, Durham, NH, 03824 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented Associate Director Operations who has the desire to lead and coach our Operations team at our Durham, NH and Gloucester, MA facilities, including a Hampton, NH facility that is transitioning to Durham.
The Operations Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives. The Operations Lead recommends and implements processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
This position joins the Mission Critical Products (MCP) team within the Mission Systems Business Unit. The MCP team has a strong vision centered around putting our customers first. We deliver trusted solutions that keep our customer connected, informed, aware and mission ready. As a team, we exist to help our customer complete their missions and return home safely. Our strong focus right now is to meet all our commitments - delivering our solutions on-time and on-budget. The successful candidate will join us in fully embracing and adopting the Collins Management System.
Brazonics, Inc. is a brazing, machining and engineering company based out of Durham, New Hampshire. Brazonics specializes in dip and vacuum brazing combined with highly sophisticated chassis testing. Our distinct process goes beyond traditional capabilities to deliver durable and highly efficient thermal solutions to aerospace and commercial industries. This position provides the right candidate with an exceptional opportunity to grow their manufacturing engineering career. The selected candidate will support the Thermal and Electronic Solutions team within Mission Systems and the individual will play a key role in the organization as they prepare for facility relocation.
We have a brand-new state-of-the-art facility which includes new equipment, a cafeteria, onsite fitness gym, golf simulator, outdoor tennis court, basketball court, and pickleball court.
What You Will Do
Overall responsibility for the operational performance of the value streams located within the Hampton, Durham, and Gloucester sites, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the sites in operational excellence and lean transformation
Leads the overall site Facilities, Maintenance and EH&S team
Lead a successful transition plan to the new facility in Durham, NH. Including but not limited to, facilities and operational execution plans, output ramp plans, and customer interface
Train, mentor and motivate a cross functional matrixed team. Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions
Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
Work closely with the SIOP team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards
Collaborate on materials and logistics problem resolution for availability of materials and smooth operations
Interfaces with customers (internal and external) to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive exceptional quality and on-time delivery of products delivered
Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes methodologies
Drive use of leading/lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement culture
Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning on a daily basis to maximize labor and equipment utilization
Will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs
Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills
Qualifications You Must Have
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
Prior experience working in a Lean environment with demonstrated understanding of Lean principles
Experience leading a team of leaders of direct manufacturing direct reports
Qualifications We Prefer
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Prior experience in an Operations organization or in interfacing with Operations organization on a recurring basis
Experience in aerospace industry
Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management
Familiar with MRP systems such as SAP or EPICOR
Drive Continuous Improvement projects - CORE/ACE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes
What We Offer Benefits
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
And more!?
eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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.
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 157,200 USD -
2026-01-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HNH32: US031-Durham, NH 121 Technology Drive Building 125, Suite B, Durham, NH, 03824 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented Associate Director Operations who has the desire to lead and coach our Operations team at our Durham, NH and Gloucester, MA facilities, including a Hampton, NH facility that is transitioning to Durham.
The Operations Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives. The Operations Lead recommends and implements processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
This position joins the Mission Critical Products (MCP) team within the Mission Systems Business Unit. The MCP team has a strong vision centered around putting our customers first. We deliver trusted solutions that keep our customer connected, informed, aware and mission ready. As a team, we exist to help our customer complete their missions and return home safely. Our strong focus right now is to meet all our commitments - delivering our solutions on-time and on-budget. The successful candidate will join us in fully embracing and adopting the Collins Management System.
Brazonics, Inc. is a brazing, machining and engineering company based out of Durham, New Hampshire. Brazonics specializes in dip and vacuum brazing combined with highly sophisticated chassis testing. Our distinct process goes beyond traditional capabilities to deliver durable and highly efficient thermal solutions to aerospace and commercial industries. This position provides the right candidate with an exceptional opportunity to grow their manufacturing engineering career. The selected candidate will support the Thermal and Electronic Solutions team within Mission Systems and the individual will play a key role in the organization as they prepare for facility relocation.
We have a brand-new state-of-the-art facility which includes new equipment, a cafeteria, onsite fitness gym, golf simulator, outdoor tennis court, basketball court, and pickleball court.
What You Will Do
Overall responsibility for the operational performance of the value streams located within the Hampton, Durham, and Gloucester sites, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the sites in operational excellence and lean transformation
Leads the overall site Facilities, Maintenance and EH&S team
Lead a successful transition plan to the new facility in Durham, NH. Including but not limited to, facilities and operational execution plans, output ramp plans, and customer interface
Train, mentor and motivate a cross functional matrixed team. Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions
Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
Work closely with the SIOP team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards
Collaborate on materials and logistics problem resolution for availability of materials and smooth operations
Interfaces with customers (internal and external) to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive exceptional quality and on-time delivery of products delivered
Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes methodologies
Drive use of leading/lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement culture
Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning on a daily basis to maximize labor and equipment utilization
Will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs
Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills
Qualifications You Must Have
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
Prior experience working in a Lean environment with demonstrated understanding of Lean principles
Experience leading a team of leaders of direct manufacturing direct reports
Qualifications We Prefer
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Prior experience in an Operations organization or in interfacing with Operations organization on a recurring basis
Experience in aerospace industry
Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management
Familiar with MRP systems such as SAP or EPICOR
Drive Continuous Improvement projects - CORE/ACE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes
What We Offer Benefits
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
And more!?
eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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.
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 157,200 USD -