Job Description
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-08-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
We are seeking in Sterling VA an experienced Manufacturing Program Specialist (MPS) to support our Mission Systems programs. The MPS is responsible for supporting their designated programs by coordinating the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of products to the end customer. Our MPS in Sterling will have both Project/Production planning duties and Cost Accounting responsibilities. You will work closely with various groups in your role, including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Shipping. A successful candidate will have the ability to perform these roles with a positive attitude, and a team first approach that allows us to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations.
This role will be performed Onsite at our Collins Aerospace Location in Sterling, VA.
What You Will Do
• Support Customer Engagements ( PMR, Weekly Review) in support of the Product Line VSL
• Track and Report on critical customer deliveries using Line of Balances and Project Plans
• Coordinate Cost , Schedule, and delivery estimates in support of Bid and Proposal efforts
• Support capital project proposals by estimating tasks, costs, and durations
• Effectively lead cross functional teams without direct authority
• Work across the organization to develop project plans
• Monitor progress and track project performance using metrics
• Manages and Communicates material availability, resource planning, task completion, and quality performance
• Manages and Communicates implementation of change orders
• Performs detailed planning of milestones and acts as Control Account Manager (CAM.)
• Collaborates with Production Control Support, Procurement Support, and Master Scheduling to ensure that material master data is accurate and strategic
• Collaborates and Communicates with Program and Engineering support
• Arranges for and facilitates Knowledge Exchange meetings
• Captures “lessons learned” for major programs
• Ensures applicable policies and procedures for delivery are followed
• Ensures tactical transition activities are completed by the team including BOM reviews
• Liaison with practitioner level engineers
• Liaison to receiving production team
• Validate demand plans and delivery dates
• Manage Product Schedule
• Prepare and participate in scheduling meetings, by production line or program, based on standard policies and procedures
• Develop and validate daily Production build and mitigation plan(s) and redirect and / or re-establish priorities, as required, in support of the Master Schedule
• Release and manage Production work orders to support Production start dates as well as validating that all parts were allocated correctly to the given work orders
• Ensure work orders are corrected in a timely manner each week to minimize aging work orders
• Ensure kitting of material supports the daily build plan and process adhered to
• Prioritize and sequence parts on hold back into production line based on customer priority
• Facilitate expedited material of critical part shortages to released work orders
• Interface with Program Management to stay abreast of Customer priorities and ensure Operations visual boards reflect priorities
• Conduct On-Time Delivery root cause analysis and corrective action meetings with Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Procurement to support latest sales estimate gap analysis
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures.
What You Will Learn
• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems
Qualifications You Must Have
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience in using SAP
• Experience in acrylic molding
• Experience in using SolidWorks
• Experience in Robotic Programming
What We Offer
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, ID theft 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
• May be eligible for relocation
• And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
#topopps
The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Date Posted:
2026-08-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
We are seeking in Sterling VA an experienced Manufacturing Program Specialist (MPS) to support our Mission Systems programs. The MPS is responsible for supporting their designated programs by coordinating the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of products to the end customer. Our MPS in Sterling will have both Project/Production planning duties and Cost Accounting responsibilities. You will work closely with various groups in your role, including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Shipping. A successful candidate will have the ability to perform these roles with a positive attitude, and a team first approach that allows us to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations.
This role will be performed Onsite at our Collins Aerospace Location in Sterling, VA.
What You Will Do
• Support Customer Engagements ( PMR, Weekly Review) in support of the Product Line VSL
• Track and Report on critical customer deliveries using Line of Balances and Project Plans
• Coordinate Cost , Schedule, and delivery estimates in support of Bid and Proposal efforts
• Support capital project proposals by estimating tasks, costs, and durations
• Effectively lead cross functional teams without direct authority
• Work across the organization to develop project plans
• Monitor progress and track project performance using metrics
• Manages and Communicates material availability, resource planning, task completion, and quality performance
• Manages and Communicates implementation of change orders
• Performs detailed planning of milestones and acts as Control Account Manager (CAM.)
• Collaborates with Production Control Support, Procurement Support, and Master Scheduling to ensure that material master data is accurate and strategic
• Collaborates and Communicates with Program and Engineering support
• Arranges for and facilitates Knowledge Exchange meetings
• Captures “lessons learned” for major programs
• Ensures applicable policies and procedures for delivery are followed
• Ensures tactical transition activities are completed by the team including BOM reviews
• Liaison with practitioner level engineers
• Liaison to receiving production team
• Validate demand plans and delivery dates
• Manage Product Schedule
• Prepare and participate in scheduling meetings, by production line or program, based on standard policies and procedures
• Develop and validate daily Production build and mitigation plan(s) and redirect and / or re-establish priorities, as required, in support of the Master Schedule
• Release and manage Production work orders to support Production start dates as well as validating that all parts were allocated correctly to the given work orders
• Ensure work orders are corrected in a timely manner each week to minimize aging work orders
• Ensure kitting of material supports the daily build plan and process adhered to
• Prioritize and sequence parts on hold back into production line based on customer priority
• Facilitate expedited material of critical part shortages to released work orders
• Interface with Program Management to stay abreast of Customer priorities and ensure Operations visual boards reflect priorities
• Conduct On-Time Delivery root cause analysis and corrective action meetings with Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Procurement to support latest sales estimate gap analysis
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures.
What You Will Learn
• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems
Qualifications You Must Have
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience in using SAP
• Experience in acrylic molding
• Experience in using SolidWorks
• Experience in Robotic Programming
What We Offer
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, ID theft 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
• May be eligible for relocation
• And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
#topopps
The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manufacturing Program Specialist |Onsite position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Sterling offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
