Specialist, New Prod Introduction (Hybrid)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management experience is preferred
• Operations/Supply Chain Management
• SAP experience is preferred.
  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 to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
  We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
  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.

MINIMUM PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
  Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Hybrid
This position is for an Experienced New Product Introduction professional. Executes new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and best cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development. Responsible for implementing plans to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is in alignment with desired program outcomes.
Opportunities to develop skills in cross-functional leadership, solution-based negotiating, cost management activities, strategic commodity coordination, and execution of key customer critical program development activities. The New Product Introduction role will read across all aspects of supply chain competencies, providing an excellent proving ground for motivated individuals with interest in building a strong base within Collin’s supply chain organizations. Success in this role is defined by forging strong supplier relationships, strong supplier contracts, taking ownership of the development process with a strong technical aptitude, and flawless execution to program and organizational goals.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This individual will be expected to communicate to all levels of the organization, manage procurement activities through initial phases of product development (proposal & preliminary design) and validate new program business case proposals.
• Support new programs through the development life cycle, through qualification and into production while working in an Integrated Product Team structure.
• Integrate with Supply Management and leverage the Commodity Strategies to maximize the impact of new programs for cost reduction without compromise to quality.
• Directly interface with Senior Management within the business unit customers (Value Stream Leaders, etc.) to serve as the link between the program and the supply chain organization.
• Drive compliance to procurement procedures within the working team in order to develop and execute standard work within the Procurement for development program.
• Demonstrate understanding of Global logistics including import/export requirements.
• Adhere to all EH&S regulations and policies, as well as attend required training courses related to EH&S.
• Executes new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and best Cost Sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development.
• Engages with members of the business unit product and development engineering teams to ensure that lead times and all other risks to sourcing are understood.