Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Company: RTX
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-02-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K Position Role Type: Unspecified 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 Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: The Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for strategic leadership of Manufacturing Engineering resources, technical strategies, and investment resources that support objectives of Hot Section Module Center South (HSMC-S) including the investments at Amercon & ACT. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, interpersonal and team skills, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements. Additionally, we’ll be looking for individuals with strong business acumen, willingness to implement and drive lean manufacturing techniques, and the ability to develop and insert new technologies into the manufacturing process. Key responsibilities include: Align Mfg. Engineering resources with projects that support key business initiatives: Policy Deployment, COPQ goals, Solumina, MRL/TRL for new technologies and hardware. Promote the use of data driven root cause and corrective action tool usage to support the module center's CORE Maturity. Effectively manage the Mfg. Engineering support budget. Implement and execute engineering changes to ensure customer requirements are met and financial commitments are achieved Develop, plan, & implement capital requirements to support productivity improvements, technology insertion, manufacturing automation and capacity for future programs. Ensure MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) aligns to Program requirements as hardware transitions from development to production across all of HSMC-S. Drive product cost reduction and ensure War on Cost targets are achieved through process improvements and deployment of new technologies. Develop Manufacturing Engineers by working through Manufacturing Engineering proficiency levels. Work cross functionally with HSE, ESTO, ESA, MPE to remove impediments one projects that support the operations team. Manage and run the HSMC MCAB process targeted at increasing quality signature and reduction COPQ cost. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or related technical discipline; OR Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience Experience leading engineering teams or technical organizations Experience managing capital investment planning and execution within a manufacturing environment Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field Experience within aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and production transitions Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills Learn More & Apply Now: Onsite: 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. 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. 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

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