Automation Manager - Senior (Onsite)

RTX; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior Automation leader for the Asheville, NC site. You will define the automation vision, build a roadmap, and lead the team to implement engineered process automation and data-driven optimization across manufacturing operations.

Join Pratt & Whitney within RTX to steer modernization initiatives, leverage Industry 4.0 concepts, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering measurable ROI and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree with related experience is a plus.
• 10+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Ops, or related fields.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, digital transformation, automation.

Responsibilities

• Define a vision and deployment strategy for factory automation at Asheville site.
• Lead a team to automate engineered processes and integrate performance data.
• Collaborate to optimize process capability and data analysis.
• Standardize equipment automation and tooling layouts.
• Develop training for automation initiatives and ensure safety compliance.
• Drive capital quoting, budgeting, and ROI analyses for factory startup and expansion.
• Communicate progress to all management levels, including executives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

CAD

PLM

NX

TeamCenter

Solumina G7

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

In this role, you will have responsibility to lead the Automation team at the Asheville, NC site to implement, optimize, and sustain Automation & Advanced process control. Asheville will be the leading lighthouse site for this initiative. This is a critical part of Pratt & Whitney’s enterprise initiative for Digital factory and modernization within Manufacturing Operational Excellence and module centers. This modernization augments Model based definition, manufacturing, and inspection (MB-DMI) for work instructions and Mfg execution, i4.0 enablers including Automated tiered metrics, machine state monitoring, Automated OEE/OLE, digital andon system and reporting. The critical component to do this is standing up the Operational Technology Network.

What You Will Do:

• Define a Vision, a roadmap, and a deployment strategy for factory Automation at Asheville Site.
• Lead a team to implement automation of engineered processes, lean pull system & change over, and integration of performance data.
• Collaborate with required disciplines to define process capability needs, process control tools, and optimization of data analysis.
• Lead and support events that closes gaps, optimize Automation in Manufacturing layout, factory build, equipment installation, Manufacturing execution, data analytics, and associated Quality related activities.
• Lead and collaborate in standardization for equipment automation, method analysis, system layout, fixture and tooling, ergonomics.
• Lead and collaborate with cross functional teams in the incorporation of SPS, MRL and otherusage of Method analysis, System layout, robot simulation, and other tools to optimize Manufacturing Engineering and Operations producibility.
• Collaborate & lead with cross functional teams to assure machine specifications for purchase of equipment align with Automation and safety needs both current and future state.
• Lead team to create, document, and implement training required for any related automation initiative.
• Lead and empower the automation team to create and execute on technical maturity and project plans that align with the vision, roadmap and deployment strategy.
• Be key member in capital quoting, budget, costs, quotes, spend, investment and financial return for factory startup, reorganization, and expansion.
• Lead the automation team to develop metrics to monitor and report on health of transformation progress at all levels of related initiatives.
• Effectively communicate and influence difficult and unique objectives, including status to plan within and outside of the organization, and various levels of management, including executive level.
• Assure proficiency documentation and advancement of the automation organization.
• Lead and assure the automation team works within CORE, promote principles and contribute to achieving/maintaining goals.
• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements within procedures and guidelines.
• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and business practice and company policies.
• Provide a high level of communication and cooperation with team members.
• Keep current on status and recent developments in the plant / industry / profession.
• All other tasks assigned by management
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (technical degree and relevant experience considered)
  10+ years of experience (Manufacturing Engineering, Ops, Project Mgmt, Quality or equivalent)
• OR an Advanced Degree with 8+ years of related experience
• 10+ years of experience in CAD and/or Production Lifecycle Management (PLM/TeamCenter) software packages.
• Strong leadership Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and focus on results.
• Able to multi-task, work through and clear roadblocks for others.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in the field of Industry 4.0, digital transformation, automation and/or related areas.
• Smart Factory principles, technologies and/or techniques
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business cases and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses
• Demonstrated technical background with an understanding or hands-on experience in hardware, manufacturing, software, firmware, and electronics development
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent priority management skills and excellent multitasking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts
  

Qualifications We Value:

• NC programming experience, PLM, CAM, NX, Team Center, Solumina G7, SAP and related systems.
• Technical proficiency in Complex Manufacturing activities.
• Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Understanding of Pratt & Whitney / RTX Business processes and how they align to customer requirements

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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