Value Stream Manager VSM Landing Gear

Date Posted:

2026-05-15

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Location:

AE-DU-DUBAI-002 ~ Rd 36-Rm Jafza South Plot-S50604 Jebel Ali Free Zone ~ JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world 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.

An opportunity has arisen for a Value Stream Manager (VSM) - Landing gear at our Dubai MRO Centre in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a diverse team of specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft systems.

Do you have what it takes to work on industry defining technologies, deliver results while working with a diverse team of talented individuals, and challenge yourself, knowing that your work helps keep aircraft flying safely everyday? This job is for you!

Collins Aerospace is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. We design, manufacture and service aircraft systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms. We are also a major supplier to international space programs. For more information, visit https://www.rtx.com/collinsaerospace/

Purpose / Objective:

Manage production and technical support functions in the landing gear department to meet target performance goals.

Lead, plan and administer/organize all phases of production activities.

In this role as VSM, the successful candidate will have responsibility for:

Compliance

3Es (Ethics, Environmental Health & Safety, Export compliance / ITC)

People & culture

Team development, Growth & coaching culture

Financials

P&L ownership & financial commitments

Cost reduction

Strategy & Growth

Short- & long-term operations strategy & execution

SBU alignment and internal VS alignment

Customer experience

Customer experience management in collaboration with the Landing Gear Program management team including contracts awareness

Operational excellence & LWW

Deployment of CORE management system principles, LEAN improvements, Business process maturity progression and LWW gap closure

Tactical execution, daily problem solving and level 1 escalation, including operational, materials, customer and engineering resolutions

Policy deployment & Goal Alignment Progress Review– campus level

The following teams will report directly to the VSM:

Operations (Landing Gear),

Product support Engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

General

Ensure that all repair and overhaul work is processed within customer agreed or contracted turn around times, maintaining high Safety and Quality standards.

Establishing objectives, policies, standards and production schedules to ensure quality and cost effectiveness,

Collaborating on production planning with Landing gear program management team..

Serve as the liaison between customers and the repair station on critical issues as well as between the repair station and program team.

Other special projects and assignments as needed to support cross functional business objectives

Financial & Business

Accountable for Business unit P&L to ensure business is operated within budget and cost and profitability targets.

Manages the timely execution and administration of business unit’s contractual commitments

Develops process improvement plans that have a positive impact on policy deployment improvement targets and support department’s financial metrics within his/her responsibility area.

Responsible for material flow, monitoring and providing proper manning levels, adequate facilities and timely scheduling of repairs through the shops.

People

Supervises Cells Leaders in the expediting of spares / materials, preparing production programs, maintaining inventory requirements and keeping records of customer requirements.

Lead actions to increase employee engagement and reduce employee attrition.

Lead his/her team in accordance with Collins “Code of Ethics,” “Policy Statement on Business Ethics” and related policies and be role model to the team.

Coaching and leading his/her team to be responsible for promoting actively an ethics-based business culture in his/her organization, ensuring that all associates are aware of and fully comply with Collins “Code of Ethics” and related policies.

Support his/her employees’ development through performance/career management systems.

Quality/CORE

Leading and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) culture and initiatives.

Reduce COPQ to yearly target and ensure compliance with all quality Assurance and SMS Policies and requirements.

Effectively respond to all CARs in timely fashion.

Achieve CORE business process maturity objectives and implement CORE operating system requirements

Deliver defect free products, zero Quality escapes.

Comply with all regulatory requirements.

Customer Focus

Develop and maintain relationships with key customers to ensure that the business meets customer’s requirements.

Seek resolutions to customer issues and enquiries and respond within 24 hours.

Arrange customer site visits and hospitality events when it is necessary.

Maintain internal business relationships with Landing systems MRO, Program management, Inservice engineering and Field Services

Environmental Health & Safety

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge of EHS risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving EHS performance.

Reduce recordables and reduce lost time incidents.

Contribute to a safe & healthy workplace by:

Complying with EH&S requirements & safe workplace practices when performing duties with due concern for all personnel .

Lead and Support improvements to eliminate or reduce workplace risks.

Immediately reporting & responding as appropriate to any hazardous condition.

Actively participating in any treatment or rehabilitation programs that support an early return to work, after an injury and illness.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred with 5-10 years of maintenance experience in Civil or Military Aviation.

Experience In Landing Gear MRO Operations Strongly Preferred.

Experience in finance, program management and MRO commercial practices

Strong Lean Enterprise Or Six Sigma Experience Preferred.

Proven experience of achieving targets in a dynamic manufacturing or production environment.

Good knowledge of production, operations, and materials planning, practices, and processes.

Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.

Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure in time-sensitive situations.

Knowledge of aerospace, military and defense industries strongly preferred.

Experience with global activities, including operations within different cultures and styles.

Exceptional Leadership Skills With Experience In Leading a Team.

Ability to work in ambiguous settings with minimal direct management.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - effectively communicate and work with all customers and levels of the organization.

Advanced excel skills and knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Fluent in English; is an added advantage.

Work Authorization & Other Information:

UAE work visa is obtained as per JAFZA process.

Work Times: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm (break inclusive).

Other Benefits As Per UAE Labor Law.

Notice period is 90 days, subject to JAFZA ruling.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.]

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

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

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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