NPI Supply Chain Manager

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, NPI, or Program Management.
• Experience supporting early design and new product development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain risk management.
• Experience working with engineering and cross‑functional teams.
• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA requirements, or Collins NPI processes.
• Experience with suppliers in castings, machining, electronics, or complex assemblies.

At 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.

The NPI Supply Chain Manager leads sourcing and supplier readiness activities for new Water Solutions and Ice Protection programs. This role partners with Engineering, Commodity Management, and Program teams to ensure early supply chain decisions support program cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

• →Execute Collins NPI processes and standard work.
• →Develop and lead sourcing strategies for new product development programs.
• →Support engineering on manufacturability, cost analysis, and design readiness.
• →Manage procurement activities for prototype and development hardware.
• →Drive supplier readiness for hardware development, FAI, and delivery milestones.
• →Support cost estimates, cost drivers, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• →Collaborate with Procurement and Commodity Management on negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting.
• →Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

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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. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

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