Program Chief
Collins Aerospace in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Program Chief to lead sustaining activities for our Oxygen and Passenger Service Unit (PSU) product lines. In this high-impact, fast-paced role, you'll manage a team of direct reports and take charge of real-time operational challenges including critical Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events where every minute matters.
You'll support field issues, drive quick-turn solutions, and ensure our products meet the highest safety and performance standards. With strong processes already in place and opportunities for further streamlining, you'll play a key role in improving efficiency while navigating a steep but rewarding learning curve in product and safety protocols.
If you're a decisive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact where it counts.
What You Will Do :
- Lead programs to support sustaining at the Lenexa site
- Responsible for teams (based locally and but also in India and Philippines) executing sustaining projects for oxygen & PSU systems
- Provides managerial review and control over multiple disciplines of engineering efforts including technology development
- Directs activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing products
- Responsible for managing budget, schedule, and technical performance of projects of a subset of Operational Support (OSE), Field Support (FSE) and Product Improvement (PIN / PIE)
- Coordinate resources with the product and system integrated product teams
- Works with the Associate Director of Engineering to develop and manage department budgets
- Responsible for employee performance reviews
- Responsible for ensuring departmental skills matches department needs
- Participating in customer facing meetings for multiple customers
- Participating in Collins product safety board
- Travel is required up to 10% of the time
Qualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experienceDirect technical leadership experienceProduct Design background experience or equivalentQualifications We Prefer :
Advanced degreeTechnical experience in evacuation system design / supportExperience leading and mentoring teams in fundamentals of engineering, product design, RCCA, and processes and procedures.Experience with MS Office SuiteProduct sustaining experienceWhat We Offer :
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?
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.