Casting Business Unit Lead (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 132 000 - 252 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RTX is seeking a Casting Lab Operations Manager to lead the Rapid Prototype Casting Laboratory (RPCL) in East Hartford. You will oversee the operations team, drive lean initiatives, and steer continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets for turbine engine castings.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing leadership, aerospace quality standards, and collaboration with unionized workforces to deliver advanced castings for higher temperature capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality practices (ISO9001/AS9100) is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the RPCL operations team including shop supervisor, master scheduler/material planner, and other staff; emphasize team building.
• Manage resources and requirements across manufacturing cells.
• Establish production schedules considering customer needs and priorities.
• Oversee projects, including capital equipment installations; drive continuous improvement and EH&S efforts.
• Set headcount targets to meet capacity needs and recruit accordingly.
• Develop and enforce standardized operations practices and tools.
• Monitor time accounting to meet program cost targets and overhead budgets.
• Drive lean principles to achieve business targets.

Connaissances

Leadership/management experience

Communication skills

Union environment experience

Process engineering

Self-directed

Six Sigma Green Belt

Aerospace quality practices (ISO9001/8

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in operations, manufacturing, operations or related field

Advanced Degree in related field

Description du poste

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.

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.

The Casting Lab Operations Manager’s responsibilities include:

• 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

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.

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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