Additive Manufacturing Operations Leader (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead in East Hartford, CT. This onsite role focuses on leading AMPCC, coordinating with multiple RTX AM sites, and maturing AM processes and industrialization across projects.

You will drive RCCA, develop long-term AM strategies, support development builds, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor a team to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with laser powder bed fusion AM equipment.
• Experience leading a team of 3+ direct reports and interfacing with multiple functions.
• 3+ years experience with quality management systems (AS/ISO) in an approval role.
• 3+ years experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems and controls.
• 3+ years experience using MS Project, MES or ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to execute tasks and grow capabilities in the AMPCC.
• Coordinate with RTX AM development and production sites to improve efficiency.
• Develop short and long-term industrialization strategies for AM.
• Execute and support development builds on AM machines.
• Drive RCCA activities and implement corrective actions with documentation.
• Support proposal development and equipment projects.
• Oversee project scheduling and resource alignment to milestones.
• Enforce RTX CORE principles and maintain 6S and standard work.
• Manage EHS and Facilities activities for AMPCC readiness and compliance.
• Operate advanced measurement devices for AM machine characterization.
• Engage with suppliers and OEMs on projects and RCCAs.
• Lead the development of PO language for FAT/SAT and service agreements.
• Lead the development and implementation of a production-relevant QMS for AM.
• Drive OEM compliance to technical PO language for new equipment.
• Manage indirect budget for operations and maintenance.
• Train employees to ensure robust documentation and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Team leadership

Additive manufacturing

Project coordination

Quality management

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MES

ERP

Job description

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead in East Hartford, CT. This onsite role focuses on leading AMPCC, coordinating with multiple RTX AM sites, and maturing AM processes and industrialization across projects.

You will drive RCCA, develop long-term AM strategies, support development builds, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor a team to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. A security clearance is required.