1st Shift Cell Leader - Vanes (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX, a world-class aerospace and defense company, seeks a Cell Leader to drive campus operations for the HSMC Vanes Business Unit. You will lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, and procurement, while supervising daily activities and coordinating with support groups.

You will guide project management, communicate effectively, and establish optimal schedules to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business with 3+ years leadership experience (or 5+ years with associate degree)
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts
• Experience with Continuous Improvement principles (lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC)
• Experience working with all levels of management in a union environment and (if applicable) active security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through ACE and related elements
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through toolbox meetings and clear communications
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through ACE operating system

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Communication

Team building

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business

Associates Degree with 5+ years leadership

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K Position Role Type: Onsite 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 seeking a highly motivated, technically talented individual, who has a true desire to lead and coach in a dynamic operations environment to support our HSMC Vanes Business Unit as a Cell Leader. You will lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements. In conjunction to daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members is critical to the department’s success.

Responsibilities

• Providing direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees
• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through ACE operating system

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business with 3+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience OR in lieu of degree, 7+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts
• Experience working with all levels of management and experience in a union environment
• Experience with Continuous Improvement principles (lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC, etc.)
• Active security clearance and/or ability to gain one

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.