Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-SC-NORTH CHARLESTON-5400-CUST ~ 5400 International Blvd ~ INTERNATIONAL (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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 to hire a Lead Tech, Business Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, the selected candidate must be willing and able to work flexible schedules to support operational and customer requirements, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to manufacturing, hangar, flight line, or customer operational environments.

What You Will Do

Project Management & Operational Initiatives

• Lead and manage multiple operational projects, business initiatives, and strategic priorities from planning through execution, ensuring successful outcomes and sustainable implementation

• Develop comprehensive project plans, establish milestones, identify risks, and proactively drive mitigation actions to ensure project objectives are achieved

• Own the execution and results of strategic initiatives and operational changes, maintaining accountability for delivering intended business outcomes

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across operations, programs, quality, supply chain, finance, EH&S, and other support organizations to achieve project goals

• Monitor project performance, communicate status updates to stakeholders, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely resolution

• Support site leadership in evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing operational improvements aligned with business objectives

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost performance across the organization

• Utilize CORE, Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable process improvements

• Develop, maintain, and analyze operational metrics, dashboards, and performance reports to measure effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities

• Facilitate root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and implementation efforts for operational and business challenges

• Standardize best practices, tools, and processes across multiple sites and organizations to improve consistency and operational effectiveness

• Influence adoption of standardized processes and continuous improvement initiatives across Field Support and Final Assembly Line locations, regardless of direct reporting relationships

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Lead and support site EH&S initiatives that promote a culture of safety, compliance, and employee engagement

• Coordinate safety audits, inspections, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to ensure timely resolution of identified issues

• Partner with Boeing, site leadership, and EH&S organizations to ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards

• Track and report EH&S performance metrics and support continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety

Operational Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate onboarding, site access, training, and related administrative processes to support operational readiness

• Review and validate contractor timekeeping, labor reporting, and workforce-related documentation

• Maintain operational records, reports, business metrics, and documentation in accordance with company requirements

• Support workforce planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and operational readiness activities

• Assist leadership with planning and execution of site priorities, customer commitments, and business objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and operational priorities

• Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization to support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and organizational change

• Lead change management activities associated with new processes, systems, and business initiatives

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer focus

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with company values while mentoring team members and supporting organizational development

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading operational projects, business transformation initiatives, or continuous improvement efforts in an aerospace, manufacturing, maintenance, or technical services environment

• Demonstrated experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, or similar process improvement methodologies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously

• Experience developing business metrics, dashboards, performance reporting, and data-driven improvement strategies

• Experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety programs and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and related business tools

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  

•  And more!  

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.  

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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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