Avionics Product Cost Manager; Hybrid

About the Role

Product Cost Manager – responsible for tracking and driving key Avionics Supply Chain cost management initiatives and contract coverage (PAC) objectives. Requires close collaboration with central commodity teams, internal stakeholders, finance, and other supporting functions to understand overall cost and PAC project plans and identify opportunities to meet supply chain objectives. Supports strategic supply chain initiatives within the Avionics Strategic Business Unit (SBU), including special sourcing activities, expiring contract deep‑dive analysis, and SBU‑specific long‑term agreement projects.

• 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 simultaneously, demonstrating strong project management skills.
• Dive into detail and provide hands‑on support to bridge gaps where teams need assistance.

• University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain 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 cross‑functional engagement.
• Self‑driven and highly motivated in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication to different levels of leadership.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: 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.

USD 107,500 – 204,500

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, 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.