Digital Technology Manager

Industry 4.0 Delivery Manager

Lead the deployment, integration, and sustainment of digital technologies that drive manufacturing efficiency, data visibility, system reliability, and operator experience for Collins Aerospace.

• Lead Smart Factory initiatives to establish a foundation for a highly automated, lights‑out manufacturing environment.
• Drive technology implementations that generate actionable data, reduce days‑to‑manufacture, lower non‑conformance, and minimize WIP (e.g., smart‑tool integration via Kepware, RTLS deployment, MES implementation, vision systems, and operator interface improvements).
• Drive the Digital Resiliency initiative by identifying and eliminating recurring digital issues that cause operational downtime.
• Coordinate cross‑functional problem resolution by partnering with internal support organizations.
• Ensure uninterrupted production by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving computer, network, and system‑related issues that may impact operational continuity.
• Develop and implement a standardized new‑hire onboarding process to ensure factory employees receive required system permissions by Day2 and complete training in critical applications by the end of their first week.
• Collaborate with IT, HR, training, and operations leaders to streamline access and ensure new hires reach productivity quickly and consistently.
• Supervise and support a cross‑site team responsible for addressing all Manufacturing Execution System (MES) issues.
• Advocate for system enhancements and lead the implementation of improvements to ensure stability, efficiency, and alignment with operational needs across locations.

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of experience; 4 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Real‑Time Location Systems (RTLS) and Smart Factory/Industry
  4.0 implementation.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Knowledge of Solumnia or Wonderware is preferred.
• Experience with SAP.
• Understanding of Smart‑Tool integrations, data systems, vision systems, and plant‑floor technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from operators to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills related to system reliability, downtime reduction, and digital performance.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional IT and support teams.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a 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 and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second‑opinion program.
• And more.

Hybrid work; onsite at Troy, OH;
Spokane, WA;
Pueblo, CO; or Santa Fe Springs, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Salary range: $107,500 – $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.