CORE Continuous Improvement Leader (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-08



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a results-driven CORE Continuous Improvement leader to support the implementation and advancement of CORE / Continuous improvement operating system as the Windor Locks CORE focal. In this role they will unify and align all critical business elements and processes into a cohesive, high-performance site and be the face of CORE for the Windsor Locks campus, working with the site’s leadership teams to effectively mature CORE culture and process.

This role will report to the CORE Regional Leader for SITE CI, and the successful candidate will work closely with the CORE leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, Functional Leaders, and their regional teams to streamline operational processes, develop talent, and drive measurable improvements across their retrospective region.

Scope for this role is defined as overseeing CORE implementation across the 3 site domains in Windsor Locks and direct accountability for CORE CI for Air Management Systems.

The position is working onsite at our Windsor Locks, Connecticut facility.

What You Will Do:

• Support development and execution of regional strategy and CORE Roadmap as defined by CORE Leadership team
• Lead roadmap development for the site with Site Leadership and regional teams
• Partner with CORE & Site Leadership to drive deployment and maturity of the CORE Operating System within the site.
• Provide expert guidance to enhance process maturity and support improvement.
• Apply COSMIC and other process analysis tools to identify opportunities.
• Manage team to conduct CORE Framework assessment validations, ensuring consistency for region
• Lead and support benchmarking initiatives across the enterprise.
• Train employees in CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Coach teams to strengthen overall CORE competency within site and region
• Plan and execute CORE Leadership Weeks at the site, ensuring value outcomes.
• Analyze data to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
• Collaborate with site leaders to address operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Travel 25% of the time (International and Domestic).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Lean and Business Process Management tools to manage continuous improvement and transformational efforts.
• At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years delivering measurable, tangible improvements in business process environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Advanced CORE certification (Professional or Expert level), or active progress toward certification, or Six Sigma Greenbelt certified
• Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset

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  
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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