The posting
Date Posted:
2026-11-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
We are in search of a 17/24K Industrial Manager, Production Chief who will be managing, reviewing, and approving Engineering Change Industrialization. The 17/24K Industrial Manager, Production Chief will be key team member within our 17/24K EC Industrial Team of the 17/24K Production Chief Office.
Reporting to the Deputy Production Chief, 17/24K EC Industrialization Associate Director, the role will be focusing on program management, industrialization of engineering changes, business process development, and detailed analysis to support program needs.
The 17/24K Industrial Manager, Production Chief will be instrumental in the achievement of Program milestones through alignment of Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain organizational plans and initiatives to Program and Customer priorities and commitments.
- Deliver executive presentations and program reporting on deliveries, risks, and industrial initiatives.
- Support communications, cross-functional alignment, industrial risk identification, and risk mitigation efforts for 17/24K programs.
- Participate in GTF PIPTs on behalf of the 17/24K programs.
- Collaborate with Mod Center, GSC, and cross-functional leaders on planning and execution of critical industrial actions to rate readiness for our programs.
- Leading continuous improvement activities to improve key processes; coordinate, organize, and lead critical industrial initiatives for engineering changes to minimize disruption to OEM and MRO operations
- Support MIPT and IPMT meetings for key engineering changes; present and align industrial content for critical customers
- Track and realign block changes for 24k program
- Champion MRL progression and productivity tasks
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Production Chiefs, ensuring effective communication and smooth execution across the PCIR process
- Partner closely with CAT 1 supplier to maintain alignment and drive successful incorporation planning
- Role involves travel up to 10%
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement or related environment OR a Master's degree and minimum 5 years experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement or related environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working in a fluctuating environment with constantly shifting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to critically assess industrial production schedules, qualification requirements and develop risk mitigations to drive successful program execution.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience using SAP
- Knowledge of the PCIR process
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)
Learn More & Apply Now:
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.
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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