Casting Business Unit Lead (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a highly capable Business Unit Lead for the Rapid Prototype Casting Laboratory (RPCL) to guide development and manufacture of advanced turbine engine castings. You will lead the operations team, drive continuous improvement, safety, quality, and cost targets, and align resources with program needs.

The role requires strong leadership in a union environment, extensive experience in operations or engineering, and a track record of delivering lean solutions in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, manufacturing, operations or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• US citizenship is required for access to program/contract information.

Responsibilities

• Lead RPCL operations team including shop supervisor and planners; emphasize team building.
• Manage resources and requirements across manufacturing cells.
• Create operations schedules considering dynamic customer requirements and priorities.
• Manage projects incl. capital equipment installations; lead improvement activities.
• Establish headcount targets to meet capacity needs.
• Develop and enforce standardized operations practices across cells.
• Control costs to meet program targets and overhead budgets.
• Drive lean principles to achieve business targets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clear communication

Union environment experience

Aerospace process engineering

Self-directed

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations/manufacturing

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

What you will do:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead and coach in a development operations environment as the Business Unit Lead of the Rapid Prototype Casting Laboratory (RPCL) to develop and manufacture advanced castings for turbine engines. These castings enable materials an increase in the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development of these castings, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight, and more durable for commercial and military applications. In this role, you will manage and provide vision and direction for the entire operations team of the RPCL. Additionally, you will lead efforts in continuous improvement for safety, employee engagement, quality, production, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operations organization of the RPCL that includes a shop supervisor, master scheduler/material planner, operations engineer, and bargaining unit employees with an emphasis on team building
• Manage the resources and requirements across the manufacturing cells
• Establish operations schedules taking into account dynamic customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities
• Manage projects, including capital equipment installations, and lead continuous improvement and EH&S improvement activities
• Establish and recruit to head count targets to meet capacity needs
• Help to develop and enforce standardized operations practices, tools, and methods for the operations cells
• Actively manage time accounting to achieve program cost targets and overhead budgets
• Drive continuous improvement and lean principles to meet business targets

Qualifications you must have:

A Bachelor's Degree in operations, manufacturing, operations or related field and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or

An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Leadership/managerial experience in Operations or Engineering
• Clear, concise, and effective communication skills
• Experience working with all levels of management and experience in a union environment
• Prior experience in process engineering in the aerospace industry
• Highly self-directed, quick learner, with a strong drive for results
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 and AS9100

Role type defined below:

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Salary range:

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.

Benefits:

• 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
• holidays

Annual incentive compensation:

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.

Employment location:

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.

Application window:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

About this job description:

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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.