Sr. Manufacturing Project Specialist; Onsite

Sr. Manufacturing Project Specialist (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace | Posted Feb 20, 2026

Full-time

Wilsonville

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Onsite

In the Manufacturing Project Specialist (MPS) role for the Wilsonville Operations Team you will be joining a Collins Aerospace facility focused on developing, manufacturing, and servicing cutting‑edge Vision System technologies for both commercial and military applications. The MPS role is a versatile position that will be focused on facilitation and execution of a list of continuous improvement and/or operational focused initiatives.

This position will be a high‑visibility role expected to work cross‑functionally in a matrixed organizational structure. There is high demand for the products and technologies we create; we are looking for talent that thrives in delivering results in a highly collaborative, highly innovative operational environment focused on all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Facilitating the necessary events/activities to deliver value to our customers to create self‑sufficiency
• Plan, lead and execute various projects, utilizing CORE Operating System for the Wilsonville, OR site
• On‑time delivery recovery
• Quality escapes and/or yield improvement activities
• Specific cost/spend pressures including productivity/efficiency
• Transform sites/cells to flow/pitch/takt using standard work (SWCS, % load, SWS)
• Align all portions of operations to work in harmony, to include development of robust SIOP processes
• Determine/monitor/improve KPI's and implementation processes
• IT Systems (SharePoint, web‑based content delivery, etc.)
• Positively affect KPI change
• Lead special projects as needed
• Effective leader in change management and cultural adaptation

• Typically requires a university degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience driving tangible process improvements in a business process environment
• 5+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization
• 5+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing practices and operations/shop floor management

• Experience with quality and data management systems
• Experience with MRP/ERP enterprise solutions (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with change management through the use of formal methods
• History of positively impacting culture
• CORE, Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Certified (or equivalent)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve operational goals
• Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience using analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks
• The ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio,…