Director - I4.0 Automation Strategy (Remote)

Date Posted:
2022-08-25-07:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HCA99: Field Office - CA Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USA

Collins Aerospace is looking for a I4.0 Automation strategy Director who will be part of the Advanced Structures (AS) Operations team and work with other functions and business units (BU) on initiatives related to driving our Industry 4.0 and Automation roadmap. The role is highly cross-functional and collaborative

The role requires strong focus on the strategy and organization of Industry 4.0 and automation initiatives to drive production efficiencies, data collection & analysis, and provide a foundation for future technologies and growth. The ideal candidate will shape the process to be used for strategic implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives with input from current projects, Functional leaders, and more than 50 sites. The candidate will apply sound project planning methodology to ensure implementations are on-time, on-budget, and achieve agreed-upon benefits/returns-on-investment. The role requires direct interaction with various business stakeholders, Central Ops and Digital Technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help to drive alignment, governance, and prioritization of key I4.0 initiatives within Advanced Structures
• Define end to end Industry 4.0 Automation integrated roadmap
• Develop and drive short and long-term strategy and implementation prioritization of I4.0 and Automation technologies in partnership with business functions, value streams and corporate
• Provide functional governance and strategically organize and communicate initiatives projects, use cases and business objectives with focus on ROI.
• Help drive maturity of Industry 4.0 organization via the CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) Operating System
• Promote the usage of appropriate Project Management and Lean Product Development tools to support cost-effective implementation of technical solutions.
• Run cross functional COP and help solve complex tech problems as prioritized by COP
• Track record of maintaining positive long-term business relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and written at all levels. Both internally and externally.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 14 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives (digital technology, automation, and/or advanced manufacturing)
• Experience with Aerospace Manufacturing & Automation processes (Manufacturing, Machining, Assembly, etc.).
• Demonstrated skills - leadership, strategy, collaboration, and team building.
• Experience in the development of project plans using Microsoft Project; including schedule, budget and resource planning. Evaluation of technical options against schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Experience in developing Robotic/automated solutions and programming.
• Experience with material system development to improve automated capabilities.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and program/project management tools.
• Proven track record of financial management (P&L, CAPEX, SFP).
• Critical Competencies: Project Focus, Drive for Results, Technical Skills, Interpersonal Leadership Skills, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Effective Teamwork.
• Travel will be required to meet with internal customers, automated solution providers, attend technical conferences / trade shows to evaluate material processing advancements, and customer facilities for meetings and manufacturing reviews.
• Clear executive presence with ability to accurately and effectively communicate and present to Management and Executive Leadership.
• Demonstrated history of utilizing and implementing Six Sigma and lean processes/activities.
• Effectively interface between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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