Date Posted:
2026-09-28Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Plymouth, PlymouthPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do :
We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to join our team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. This is a key role that will play a vital part in ensuring production targets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
In this role you will be using your working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Operator Load Charts and Standard Work Combination Sheets. You will be responsible for optimisation of manufacturing processes utilising Lean & Toyota principles.
This Role will drive towards achieving company operating system (CORE) Professional Status through event leadership opportunities.
Lean Factory & Cell Design
• Value Stream Mapping to develop waste reduction and optimisation strategy
• Cell Design to implement Waste reduction strategy
• Standard Work for optimised processes
• Cost reduction and productivity improvements to reduce waste and balance operations
• Material delivery strategy for the shop floor back to the supply chain
Process Planning
• Tooling development from identification of requirement to design
• Equipment development from identification of requirement to design including make/buy decision
• Test Equipment requirement identification (capacity & throughput)
• Development of manufacturing routing
• Understanding PFMEA to manage process risks
• Process Certification to ensure process is stable and under control (capable)
• Creation of documentation to support manufacturing process
• Robust implementation planning
Qualifications You Must Have :
• Degree in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience of applying Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation
• Experience leading Change Management
Qualifications We Prefer :
• Experience of MEMS manufacture is preferrable
• Lean Six Sigma green/back belt
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who We Are
At RTX, we're a team of explorers united in our goal to push the boundaries of known science – and solve the world's most complex problems. We design. We engineer. We code. We research. We patent. We test. We learn. We iterate. We manufacture. We produce. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. Progress is not inevitable. It is initiated – by tirelessly asking the hard questions and finding answers. Progress defines the future and defines us – because the progress we make matters.
Commitment to Military
At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. We are dedicated to hiring U.S. military veterans and their spouses – whether you’re a veteran, a reserve member, military spouse, or transitioning from active duty to a civilian career. Our military veterans work across all disciplines. They lead our business, engineer our products, and manage our supply chain.
As part of a tight-knit team that values your determination and resourcefulness, you'll do work that has an enormous impact on customers across the globe. We offer an array of programs to help you transition to your civilian career, connect with colleagues, and give back to your community. The skills you developed during your military career have served you well – and they're just as valuable now. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join our talent community, and an RTX representative will contact you if they have a matching job opportunity. This is the moment your next mission begins. To assist you in joining our team, we have developed a hiring guide specifically for veterans and military spouses.
Our benefits are uniquely designed to support veterans and military spouses. They encompass health and wellness plans, retirement savings, income and asset protection, work-life balance with flexible arrangements and paid time off (PTO), relocation assistance, and tuition support.
Internships and Leadership Development Programs
Our internship and co-op programs provide an experiential learning opportunity as you work on complex challenges and projects. Bonus: Many positions offer the potential opportunity to convert to full-time employment upon graduation.
Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides an exceptional foundation for you to forge valuable relationships and gain multiple pathways to leadership. As a future leader, you'll play a vital role in helping RTX redefine aerospace and defense. Participants can apply to one of multiple functional disciplines listed below: