Operations Manager - Engine Control & Accessories; Hybrid

Date Posted:

Location:

Rockford, IL, United States
Position Type:
Onsite
Security Clearance:
Not Required

We are seeking an Operations Product Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality throughout the product life cycle. You will collaborate across production planning, production, quality, and logistics to meet program milestones, support on‑time delivery, ensure high‑quality products, and drive rate‑readiness activities.

• Translate demand, recovery plans, and priorities into integrated execution plans.
• Manage cross‑functional action tracking, ensuring clear ownership, timing, and closure.
• Drive issue resolution by coordinating across site, supply chain, and functional teams.
• Maintain visibility to execution risks, gaps, and recovery progress at the LRU level.
• Support NPI, build readiness, and recovery execution as needed.
• Provide execution inputs into capacity, LE/EAC, and program reviews.

• University degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain within aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.
• Prefer experience managing cross‑functional teams, programs, and projects.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to achieve cost, technical, and delivery performance targets.
• Development program and new product introduction experience.
• Experience with SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning), Supply Management, Operations, and/or Quality.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection, and Ovia Health services.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Autism Benefit, Employee Assistance Plan, and wellness incentives.
• Healthy You incentives and a wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits, Bright Horizons child and elder care services, and Teladoc Medical Experts.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.