Cell Leader

RTX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Pratt & Whitney), based in Singapore, seeks an experienced production lead to manage a cell on the shop floor. You will drive performance, safety and quality while coordinating with engineering and logistics to meet schedules.

You will oversee resource planning, training, and daily output, and you will shape team development, hiring input, and compliance with EH&S standards in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Production Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience, or Diploma in Engineering with minimum 8 years of aviation experience.
• Experience in aircraft engine workshop practices and maintenance & repair of gas turbine engines will be advantageous.
• Analytical with strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Highly motivated with a strong drive for success.
• Good team player with strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cell performance, including personnel, resources, processes and product quality.
• Sets day-to-day goals for team members and ensures effective execution and compliance.
• Supports Engineering in work-scoping and rectification activities when required.
• Leads capacity planning and assigns tasks to teams to achieve production targets and service standards.
• Manages and optimizes resources to achieve Turnaround Time (TAT), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and financial objectives.
• Ensures workforce competence through structured training programs and ongoing development.
• Tracks and drives team productivity, including SAP hour management, overtime control, and reduction of non-productive time.
• Handles daily administrative responsibilities such as leave, SAP, BIPO overtime approvals, and raising purchase requisitions.
• Manages employee welfare, focusing on career development, training access, and engagement initiatives.
• Upholds EH&S compliance, reinforces safety culture, and manages disciplinary actions as needed.
• Acts as the operations point-of-contact for cross-functional requests and issue resolution.
• Develops leadership potential within the team and fosters a culture of active engagement and accountability.
• Provides input for hiring, firing, promotion and rewards for direct report.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Production Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

BIPO

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for Cell performance, including its personnel, resources, processes, and product quality
• Oversees Cell processes, set day – day goals and objects for team members, ensuring effective execution and compliance
• Supports Engineering in work-scoping and rectification activities when required
• Leads capacity planning and set day-day operational objectives within a clearly defined area of responsibility. Assigns tasks to teams to achieve production activities to meet operational targets , service standards, etc.
• Manages and optimizes resources to achieve Turnaround Time (TAT), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and financial objectives
• Ensures workforce competence through structured training programs and ongoing development
• Tracks and drives team productivity, including SAP hour management, overtime control, and reduction of non-productive time
• Handles daily administrative responsibilities such as leave, SAP, BIPO overtime approvals, and raising purchase requisitions
• Manages employee welfare, focusing on career development, training access, and engagement initiatives
• Upholds EH&S compliance, reinforces safety culture, and manages disciplinary actions as needed
• Acts as the operations point-of-contact for cross-functional requests and issue resolution
• Develops leadership potential within the team and fosters a culture of active engagement and accountability
• Provides primary input for hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decision for direct report

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Production Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience, or Diploma in Engineering with minimum 8 years of aviation experience
• Experience in aircraft engine workshop practices and maintenance & repair of gas turbine engines will be advantageous
• Analytical with strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Highly motivated with a strong drive for success
• Good team player with strong communications and interpersonal skills

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.