Associate Director, Hydromechanical Value Stream Leader (Hybrid)

Date Posted: 2026-02-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A 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 As the Associate Director, Engine Control Systems (ECS) HydroMechanical Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for managing and driving ECS HydroMechanical Product Line customer satisfaction and improving overall business results by aligning strategy, engineering, operations and support functions throughout the full life cycle of our products. The ECS HydroMechanical Product Line portfolio consists of Fuel Metering Units, Integrated Fuel and Pump Controls, Valves and Actuators. These components support large commercial, small commercial, military engines and their associated customers. In this role, you will be asked to support the product line strategy, new business proposals, new product introduction, operations (at our Windsor Locks and Poland sites) and aftermarket, including compliance with the relevant RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) policies and procedures. This is a hybrid position located in Windsor Locks, CT. The expectation for the candidate is to be onsite 3-5 days onsite per week. What You Will Do Serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to meet all product line deliverables while creating and maintaining working relationships with internal customers and functional leadership Identify risks and interface with cross-functional teams to develop appropriate mitigation and resolution Solve complex operational issues through data analysis to lead the IPT in root cause and corrective action solutions while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment Implement the product value stream strategy from both a technical and manufacturing perspective, drive progress and monitor results Oversee the introduction of new products into the value stream throughout the Design & Development phases in conjunction with the customer value streams, engineering, operations and the functional groups Drive actions to reduce cost and improve quality, producibility, and reliability across the product line Partner with Supply Chain Management to improve supplier on time delivery Travel 10% annually Provide customer proposal input and support, including generation of relevant RLPM plans and gate packages Evaluate engineering schedules and Bases of Estimates Generate development and production Total Manufacturing Costs Evaluate operations capacity and capital equipment planning Oversee development and production program management Implement product cost reduction initiatives Drive on-time delivery and overdue reduction of HydroMechanical products Ensure supplier quality issues are addressed effectively and in a timely manner Support supplier rate-readiness activities for new and growing programs Interface with Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Planning to identify, expedite and minimize future part shortages Coordinate with production operations and supply chain in managing production deliveries, communicate/coordinate with Operations Leads to convey delivery commitments and risks to meet customer schedule requirements. Monitor metrics (delivery/quality/overdue) and ensure RCCA is being driven Review demand changes and coordinate with HydroMechanical Industrial Leads Develop Buffer Strategies to maximize delivery results Manage financial sales specific to production deliveries Organize and support product reviews and team meetings Support the Customer Program Management teams in ensuring customer satisfaction through strong communication and concise presentation material Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer Engineering, Science or Technology degree Operations and project/program management experience People leader experience 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! May be eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms