Associate Director, I4.0 & Ops Excellence Industrial Engineer

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Hartford (CT)

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USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RTX Corporation seeks a senior manufacturing leader to optimize processes and drive factory automation across Connected Factory sites in the U.S. You will lead cross-functional teams, applying Industry 4.0 concepts to enable data-driven decisions and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include harmonizing processes, advancing digital maturity, and coaching sites in Connected Factory capabilities. Travel up to 30% and strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement are

Qualifications

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.
Experience in manufacturing, digital technologies, automation, or technical program leadership.
Experience leading large-scale projects and managing cross-functional teams.
Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts, factory automation, or digital thread technologies.
Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into actionable insights.
Ability to lead strategic engagements with cross-functional and/or business unit teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and factory performance across RTX Connected Factory focus sites.
Drive factory automation initiatives, including evaluating automation opportunities, assessing technology readiness, and coordinating deployment with site teams.
Partner on producibility initiatives to integrate manufacturability considerations into design, development, and scaling.
Collaborate with functional and site teams to harmonize processes, share best practices, accelerate digital maturity, and drive continuous improvement.
Coach and support sites adopting Connected Factory capabilities and digital and operational excellence practices.
Lead continuous improvement events using the CORE Operating System and data-driven analysis to improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturability.
Develop, track, and report Connected Factory metrics, including KPI automation, Control Tower insights, and digital performance dashboards.
Align councils, business-unit strategies, and site-level execution to ensure consistent enterprise standards, processes, and deployment approaches.
Travel to various manufacturing sites approximately 30% of the time.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Factory Automation

Digital Technologies

Technical Program Leadership

Manufacturing Analytics

QMS Frameworks

Data-Driven Analysis

Manufacturing Systems Architecture

MES

IIoT

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Digital Performance Dashboards

Control Tower Insights

Connected Factory Capabilities

Job description

Optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and factory performance across RTX Connected Factory focus sites
Drive factory automation initiatives, including evaluating automation opportunities, assessing technology readiness, and coordinating deployment with site teams
Partner on producibility initiatives to integrate manufacturability considerations into design, development, and scaling
Collaborate with functional and site teams to harmonize processes, share best practices, accelerate digital maturity, and drive continuous improvement
Coach and support sites adopting Connected Factory capabilities and digital and operational excellence practices
Lead continuous improvement events using the CORE Operating System and data-driven analysis to improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturability
Develop, track, and report Connected Factory metrics, including KPI automation, Control Tower insights, and digital performance dashboards
Align councils, business-unit strategies, and site-level execution to ensure consistent enterprise standards, processes, and deployment approaches
Travel to various manufacturing sites approximately 30% of the time

Requirements

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, or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
Experience in manufacturing, digital technologies, automation, or technical program leadership
Experience leading large-scale projects and managing cross-functional teams
Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts, factory automation, or digital thread technologies
Excellent technical problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into actionable insights
Ability to lead strategic engagements with cross-functional and/or business unit teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Knowledge of manufacturing analytics, automation systems, or shop-floor data architectures
Experience with QMS frameworks, enterprise governance councils, and process harmonization activities
Technical understanding of manufacturing systems architecture, including MES and IIoT
Proficiency in project management tools and software
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future
No security clearance required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes and driving factory automation initiatives, with a strong focus on Industry 4.0 concepts and digital technologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects while utilizing data-driven analysis for continuous improvement.

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