Technical Infrastructure Program Manager Jobs in Ponce, PR

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Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting operations across electro-mechanical product families. In this role, you will oversee manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement innovative technologies, and provide technical leadership to ensure operational excellence, efficiency, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Value Stream organizations, you will optimize manufacturing capabilities while supporting business growth and strategic objectives.

Your mission: to deliver manufacturing excellence by leading teams, optimizing processes, implementing innovative technologies, and developing talent to ensure world-class operational performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Join us in advancing manufacturing innovation and operational excellence across our aerospace 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 and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for sustaining, optimizing, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership supporting electro-mechanical product families and expand site core capabilities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Value Stream teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet business and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote High Standard Work to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support manufacturing cell design, process development, test integration, and validation activities to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions aligned with site strategic objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring timely execution and successful achievement of business goals.
• Develop, mentor, and manage engineering talent while supporting succession planning and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and support new product introduction and manufacturing readiness activities to ensure successful product launches.

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 within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with manufacturing cell design, test integration, and validation techniques.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements.
• Proven experience in talent development, mentoring, and succession planning.
• SAP experience and familiarity with manufacturing execution systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in rapidly changing environments.

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!

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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