Avionics Product Cost Manager; Hyrbid

Job Overview

We are seeking a product cost manager who will be responsible for tracking and driving key Avionics Supply Chain cost management initiatives and contract coverage (PAC) objectives. This role collaborates with central commodity teams, internal stakeholders, finance, and other functions to understand cost and PAC project plans and identify opportunities to meet supply chain objectives. The role also supports strategic supply chain initiatives within the Avionics Strategic Business Unit, including special sourcing activities, expiring contract deep‑dive analysis, and SBU specific long‑term agreement projects.

This is a hybrid role in Cedar Rapids, IA, typically working 2‑4 days onsite.

Travel required:

15%.

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Onsite (Hybrid)

• Collaborate with central commodity teams to drive cost reduction goals aligned with overall commodity and business unit strategies and achieve cost objectives.
• Analyze, identify, and communicate risk and opportunities to long‑term agreement goals, including expiring contracts.
• Team with supply chain to understand and track direct supply chain savings and PAC for the Avionics business unit.
• Prepare and present metric status and performance for Supply Chain leadership.
• Drive recovery plans for cost and PAC with commodity teams.
• Collaborate with Collins organizations (e.g., contracts, procurement, quality, value stream) to execute Supply Chain strategies.
• Manage several projects at one time, demonstrating strong project management skills.
• Ability to dive into the detail and be hands‑on to bridge gaps where the teams need assistance.

• 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 of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required. No security clearance required.

• Experience in Supply Chain.
• Experience with cost‑out initiatives.
• Experience utilizing an MRP or ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, Access database, SAP, PowerPoint).
• Technical or manufacturing aptitude.
• Experience with negotiations.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence in a cross‑functional engagement.
• Ability to remain self‑driven and highly motivated in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly communicate to different levels of leadership.

• 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,  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!

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

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.