Associate Director, CORE (Operations Excellence)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Associate Director, CORE, to optimize business processes and develop talent within their continuous improvement system. Responsibilities include reviewing operational maturity, facilitating CORE methods, and leading strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess extensive experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing operations, and training delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan, including free counseling sessions

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years experience with continuous improvement and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Build partnership within Operations Leadership.
• Analyze data for automation opportunities and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Process Analysis

Training Delivery

Strategy Development

Data Analysis

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

Associate Director, CORE (Operations Excellence)

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

CORE is the RTX continuous improvement operating system that aligns all major elements of the business and its processes so that they work together in a harmonious system. Business Units and Functions will optimize and mature processes using CORE tools and methods in a series of activities and events.

The candidate will work alongside Business Unit Operations and Functional leaders and their teams as required to optimize business processes and develop talent within the operating system. They will also work with CORE Leaders to plan and execute the implementation and advancement of the CORE Operating System including:

What You Will Do:

• Build partnership within Operations Leadership

• Review plans and provide support for maturity improvement

• Help with COSMIC and process analysis tool usage

• Perform Framework assessment validations as needed

• Facilitate benchmarking across the company

• Facilitate/Lead Engagements utilizing entire suite of CORE Methods & Tools as applicable Train employees on CORE Methods & Tools with emphasis on advanced problem solving methodologies

• Coach Engagement leads in facilitation skills and help improve overall CORE competency

• Mentor CORE Experts and Professionals

• Lead Strategic Initiatives related to Operations Excellence Lead the advancement of the CORE Success Story and financial validation processes including review and alignment on technology solutions

• Analyze data for automation opportunities and reporting efficiency

• Proactive engagement with leaders across the operations sites to understand top issues and

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• 5+ years experience with continuous improvement

• Black Belt or Master Black equivalent

• 5+ years experience with manufacturing operations, business processes and technical acumen

• 5+ years experience delivering training at all levels

• 5+ years experience deploying continuous improvement operating systems

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace experience

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

•Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

•Tuition reimbursement program

•Student Loan Repayment Program

•Life insurance and disability coverage

•Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

•Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

•Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

•Adoption Assistance

•Autism Benefit

•Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

•Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

•Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

•Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

•Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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About the company

Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

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