Senior Supervisor, Production - Microelectronics Fabrication (Onsite

Collins Aerospace Microelectronics Fabrication Team Leader

Collins Aerospace is looking for a motivated leader to join our Microelectronics Fabrication team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This individual will lead a team of approximately 20 lab technicians and oversee the fabrication and testing of microelectronics from raw material to final product, with no third-party processes involved. Key processes utilized in our fabrication process include lithography, plating, planarization, electrical testing, and hermetic testing.

The ideal candidate is a driven, people-first leader who can effectively evaluate manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering organizations. This leader will be accountable for the output and inventory metrics of the Microelectronics Fabrication team. As the products produced by this team are utilized by internal customers, the success of the Microelectronics Fabrication team is crucial to the success of the business.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is eligible for relocation assistance. This position will be expected to work within the production floor 80% of their work week and 20% at their desk on average. The work hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend support may be required as needed.

What You Will Do

• Ensures all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards
• Guides cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Plans and executes scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules
• Guides the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity
• Supervises activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Manages cell performance and productivity for multiple cells or a complex cell to maximize productivity
• Guides production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline

What You Will Learn

• In this position you will lead a collaborative team in support of the Mission Systems (MiS) Operations' team goal of building high-quality products for our customers.
• The role will challenge you to be organized, prioritize and execute tasks, and communicate from the frontline level all the way to senior leaders in the company.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skillset with a high-performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be challenged each day to find new solutions to a constantly evolving problem set.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing or engineering experience with microelectronics fabrication (plating and lithography)
• Knowledge and experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience coordinating efforts with internal and external facilities organizations
• SAP knowledge
• Manufacturing experience such as aerospace/automotive
• Experience with leadership of teams including production/maintenance roles
• Experience with collective bargaining units

What We Offer

• 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
• Relocation assistance
• And more!