Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead

RTX Corporate; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Corporate in East Hartford, CT is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead to oversee AMPCC activities, manage a team, and advance AM industrialization.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive RCCA, support proposals, ensure quality systems, and supervise EHS and facilities while partnering with suppliers and OEMs.

This onsite role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years in manufacturing with AM equipment, plus strong communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading a team and interfacing with multiple functions.
• Minimum 1 year experience with quality management systems (AS/ISO).
• Minimum 1 year experience with electromechanical troubleshooting.
• Minimum 1 year experience using MS Project, MES, ERP or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AMPCC team and grow its capabilities.
• Plan near-term industrialization and expand AM capabilities.
• Execute and support development builds on AM machines.
• Drive RCCA activities and implement corrective actions with documentation.
• Support proposals and align resources to milestones on time and budget.
• Enforce RTX CORE principles, standard work and 5S.
• Oversee EHS and facilities to ensure AMPCC readiness and compliance.
• Engage with suppliers and machine OEMs on projects and development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

AM equipment operation

Project tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

MES

ERP

Job description

RTX Corporate in East Hartford, CT is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead to oversee AMPCC activities, manage a team, and advance AM industrialization.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive RCCA, support proposals, ensure quality systems, and supervise EHS and facilities while partnering with suppliers and OEMs.

This onsite role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years in manufacturing with AM equipment, plus strong communication and project management.