Additive Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Manager

Date Posted: 2026-01-16
Country: United States of America
Location: US-NC-MONROE-1310 ~ 1310 Airport Rd ~ AIRPORT
Position Role Type: Unspecified

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required

About the Role

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collin's organization? If so, then this is the job for you!

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 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.

The Collins Aerospace Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Manager for its Monroe, NC Additive Manufacturing facility. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee production, facilities and equipment maintenance, process and materials engineering, security, scheduling, and personnel management to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations across multiple production cells, ensuring alignment with established goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of production, engineering, and manufacturing employees to ensure operational excellence and workforce engagement
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership approach by actively stepping onto the production floor to collaborate with technicians, perform production or maintenance activities as needed, and serve as a fully trained backup technician across all production functions, ensuring seamless support for production operations within a small team environment
• Direct, maintain, and update scheduling and sequencing of work to meet production goals, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery and proper forecasting of capacity
• Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain team members to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and process standards are consistently achieved
• Manage procurement, transportation, and delivery by coordinating with suppliers, supporting purchase orders, and expediting as needed to ensure timely and accurate production, minimize disruptions, and meet customer delivery requirements
• Champion safety programs, including behavior-based safety and job hazard analysis, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment
• Analyze production and labor data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive performance improvements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for operational growth, efficiency, and innovation
• Manage staffing plans, recruitment, training, and performance development initiatives to build a skilled and motivated workforce
• Work directly in support of the Site Lead and Product Engineering teams to understand upcoming customer projects, needed onsite or outsourced capabilities, and forecast capacity and schedules
• Function as the site's Security Control Officer (SCO) to ensure the site is safe, secure, and meets all corporate security and cybersecurity requirements
• Actively support EHS initiatives and promote a strong safety culture by participating in the EHS Champion program, fulfilling responsibilities outlined in the EHS Management System and EHS plan, and engaging in activities to enhance or improve EHS performance as needed
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications

Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 4+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment

We Prefer

• Master's degree in science, engineering, or business
• Experience with people management (direct or indirect reports)
• Aerospace experience
• Background in manufacturing operations, machining, welding, brazing, metal fabrication or surface treatment
• Experience with additive manufacturing (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other manufacturing methods to improve safety, quality, and throughput
• Experience with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) or similar production planning processes
• Experience launching and supporting new programs or production lines in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

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!

Work Environment

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. 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD - $204,500 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.