Senior Manager, Machine Shop (onsite)

Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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 Senior Manager, Machine Shop leads a high‑performing machine shop team by driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety, and empowering employees to solve complex machining challenges. This Pueblo based, onsite role plays a key part in optimizing workflow and resource utilization to ensure production commitments are met with precision and consistency. Success in this position requires strong cross‑functional collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset that strengthens processes and elevates quality. As a trusted leader and mentor, this individual helps build an engaged, accountable workforce equipped to support the shop’s evolving needs. What You Will Do : Provide daily leadership for the machine shop, overseeing supervisors and their production teams while ensuring a safe, compliant, and well‑organized work environment. Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials to support efficient operations and meet production schedules. Assign, coordinate, and monitor workflow across all levels of the team to maintain consistent output on priority and routine tasks. Offer technical guidance and support to supervisors and production employees on machining challenges and process decisions. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve issues affecting schedule or product standards. Champion a proactive safety culture through audits, coaching, and daily engagement on the shop floor. Lead employee development by coaching supervisors and production staff, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring and talent decisions. Address team concerns constructively and foster a positive, high‑engagement workplace across all shifts. Drive continuous improvement by applying LEAN, TPM, 5S, and driver‑measure practices to reduce waste and enhance reliability. Partner with Maintenance to ensure timely resolution of machine issues and identify opportunities for preventive and improvement initiatives. Support business travel up to 10% Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience. Experience in a leadership (direct reports) position in a manufacturing environment Proven experience analyzing data and applying structured problem‑solving methods to drive effective decisions and improvements.

We Prefer: Background in CNC and manual machining Strong computer skills including all Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Excel) Communicate well with people at all levels in the organization. Proven mentoring skills and ability to delegate