Apqp Program Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-06-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA
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
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Program Specialist to join the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, which is a shared service organization for Operations. This individual will support our Mission Critical Products - Eject Seating portfolio in Colorado Springs, CO.
The New Product Introduction team (NPI) works cross-functionally with Program, Engineering and Operations teams to achieve successful design and production while delivering exceptional quality standards. The NPI team is comprised of Operations Program Managers (OPM) and Manufacturing Production Specialists (MPS), which both work closely together to guide design and production over the entire lifecycle of the product to ensure product maturity milestones are established and achieved. The MPS will often act alongside the OPM in projects of significant size and scope and act autonomously in projects of smaller size and scope, while supporting a fast-paced environment requiring a high level of organization and strong communication skills.
This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is NOT eligible for relocation.
What You Will Do

• Supports integrated Program Management Teams (PMT)
• Manages and communicates material availability, resource planning, task completion, and quality performance
• Manages and communicates implementation of change orders
• May lead or participate in product transition planning and development activities prior Production Readiness Reviews
• Ensures that all resources are in place to support the product transitions to standard manufacturing
• Performs detailed planning of milestones and acts as Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Collaborates with Production Control Support, Procurement Support, and Master Scheduling to ensure that material master data is accurate
• Collaborates and Communicates with Program, Engineering, and Operations Manufacturing support
• Arranges for and facilitates Knowledge Exchange meetings
• Captures "lessons learned" for major programs
• Supports the successful completion of MRL scoring and Production Readiness
• Ensures that producibility reviews and testability reviews are held
• Ensures applicable policies and procedures for delivery are followed
• Ensures tactical transition activities are completed by the cross-functional teams including, but not limited to:
  • DFM/DFT reviews
  • BOM reviews
  • MRL Assessments
  • Work Instruction creation
  • Test Equipment checkout
  • Test Procedure creation
  • Takt time/Standard work definition
• Acts as a liaison with practitioner level engineers and production team
• Validates demand plans and delivery dates
• Manages Product Schedules
• Travel: Less than 1 trip per quarter

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
• Must have experience in manufacturing

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading and supporting early life product and process development cycles
• SAP proficiency or similar ERP
• Microsoft project
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement experience
• Familiarity with AS9145 (APQP)
• Experience with Operations Finance
• Change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building,
• Ability to influence development of project objectives and goals

What We Offer Benefits

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
• 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!

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.
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 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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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