**Date Posted:** 2025-06-25 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 **Security Clearance:** None/Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. The Manufacturing Site CORE Leader (Continuous Improvement Manager) is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing site. This role involves leading and managing the implementation of CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) principles to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity. The CORE Leader will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and ensure the successful execution of continuous improvement projects. **What You Will Do** + Lead the deployment of CORE principles and methodologies across the manufacturing site. + Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities in collaboration with site leadership and cross-functional teams. + Develop and implement action plans to address identified improvement opportunities. + Facilitate and lead Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to promote a culture of continuous improvement. + Monitor and track the progress of continuous improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and achievement of desired outcomes. + Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. + Collaborate with other CORE Leaders and continuous improvement professionals across the organization to share best practices and drive standardization. + Provide coaching and mentoring to employees at all levels to build continuous improvement capabilities. + Prepare and present reports on continuous improvement activities, progress, and results to site leadership and other stakeholders. + Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. **Qualifications You Must Have** + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience **Qualifications We Prefer** + Experience with CORE principles, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. + Experience leading successful continuous improvement initiatives and projects. + Problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. + Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels with effective communication and interpersonal skills + Data analysis and performance metrics experience. + Experience working in a manufacturing and production environment **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!  May be eligible for relocation **Learn More & Apply Now!** 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! *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. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms 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.